What is a pro or con of living in Reading, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 66% cheaper in Reading.

What salary do I need to live in Reading, Pennsylvania copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $64,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $46,390 in Reading, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 27.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,390 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Reading
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Reading, PA

Compared to Bellingham, Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

44.8% higher

Commute

21.0% higher

Health

18.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Reading, PA

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