Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 28.3% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,057 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Reading
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Elmhurst, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower