Youngstown, Ohio vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 35.1% more expensive than Youngstown, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $186,436 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Youngstown, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Youngstown, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Reading
than in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, OH vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Youngstown, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  34.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher