Waldorf, Maryland vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 22.0% cheaper than Waldorf, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $38,996 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waldorf, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Waldorf, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Reading
than in Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf, MD vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Waldorf, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower