Detroit, Michigan vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 0.7% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,507 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Reading
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Detroit, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher