Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 11.9% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,252 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Waterville
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Reading, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower