What is a pro or con of living in Reading, Pennsylvaniacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Childcare is 31% more expensive in Reading.

What salary do I need to live in Reading, Pennsylvania copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $54,584 in Reading, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 9.2% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $54,584 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% more expensive in Reading
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Reading, PA

Compared to Springfield, Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

19.5% higher

Health

14.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Reading, PA

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