Reading, Pennsylvania vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 28.6% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,852 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Reading, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher