Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 11.5% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,619 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Scranton
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Reading, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher