2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Scranton, PA vs Reading, PA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Reading is 4.5% longer than it is for residents of Scranton.
- 34.4% fewer residents of Reading work from home compared to residents of Scranton.
 Scranton, PAReading, PAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2527
 space
 Commute Mode
 Scranton, PAReading, PAUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock15.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk5.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.9%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Scranton, PAReading, PAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.26.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%2.9%
Reviews for Scranton    20 Reviews

I retired and moved here in 2008 because it was a cheap place to live and my house cost only $70,000 in '08. I found through time that the city is low in crime, has a  More

   |    Reply

LOVE LIVING IN NORTH SCRANTON PA....MY WIFE AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 12 YEARS AND HAVE MET SO MANY NICE PEOPLE. BEING FROM NY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE MOVED  More

   |    Reply

I HAVE LIVED IN NORTH SCRANTON FOR 10YRS, I REALLY ENJOY LIFE HERE. THERE IS SO MUCH TO OFFER, SUPER LOW COST OF LIVING, HOUSING IS CHEAP TO BUY FOR A NICE HOME. WE HAVE  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Scranton

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

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Reading


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.