Cost of Living Calculator - Chesapeake, Virginia vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 13.6% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,224 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Reading
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs Reading, PA
Compared to Chesapeake, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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