Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 2.9% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $77,160 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% more expensive in Reading
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Cincinnati, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher