Cost of Living Calculator - Brownsville, Texas vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 21.7% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,662 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Reading
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs Reading, PA
Compared to Brownsville, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher

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