Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 13.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $136,163 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Reading
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Reading, PA
Compared to Des Moines, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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