Sioux City, Iowa vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 19.4% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,693 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Reading
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Sioux City, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher