Cost of Living Calculator - Centralia, Washington vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 4.8% cheaper than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,601 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Reading
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs Reading, PA
Compared to Centralia, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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