Cost of Living Calculator - Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 27.0% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,333 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Reading
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs Reading, PA
Compared to Emerald Isle, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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