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Reading, PA vs Troutdale, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Troutdale or is it cheaper to live in Reading?
- Troutdale is 35.9% more expensive than Reading.

Which city has more affordable housing, Troutdale or Reading?
- Troutdale housing costs are 137.9% more expensive than Reading housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Reading or is Health Care more affordable in Troutdale.
- Health related expenses are 21.4% less in Troutdale.
 Reading, PATroutdale, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock127.7100
 Food & Groceries97.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.6100
 Housing62.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$446,100$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock133.7100
 Miscellaneous109.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Troutdale    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Troutdale is full of blue collar folks, contractors working in Portland. The housing is overpriced due to Multnomah County, but the city is safer than the crime  More

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Over 11 years ago

Troutdale is a great place to live if you have to work in or near Portland. It is small with friendly people and the crime rate isn't as bad as other places close in.   More

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