Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 28.7% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,334 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Modesto
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Reading, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  431.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher