Benton, Arkansas vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 5.8% more expensive than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $52,903 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Reading
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Benton, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher