Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 17.5% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $41,266 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Reading
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Reading, PA
Compared to Arcata, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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