El Paso, Texas vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 8.9% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,677 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Reading
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Reading, PA
Compared to El Paso, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher