Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 21.7% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,035 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Reading, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher