Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 12.9% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,658 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Seward
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Reading, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher