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Reading, PA vs Waynesboro, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Waynesboro or is it cheaper to live in Reading?
- Waynesboro is 5.9% less expensive than Reading.

Which city has more affordable housing, Waynesboro or Reading?
- Waynesboro housing costs are 9.8% more expensive than Reading housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Reading or is Health Care more affordable in Waynesboro.
- Health related expenses are 6.1% less in Waynesboro.
 Reading, PAWaynesboro, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.5100
 Food & Groceries97.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock108.3100
 Housing62.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$243,100$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock84.8100
 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 Waynesboro    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have lived here for about a little bit more than a year and I find this town is overall a very nice town to raise children and live in a peaceful environment.   More

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