Texarkana, Texas vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 14.5% more expensive than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,314 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Texarkana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Reading
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Texarkana, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower