Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 36.2% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $102,128 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Reading, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  478.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher