Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tarentum, Pennsylvania is 7.1% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,261 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tarentum, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Tarentum
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Tarentum, PA
Compared to Reading, Tarentum is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower