Cost of Living Calculator - Frederick, Maryland vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 18.1% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,229 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Reading
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs Reading, PA
Compared to Frederick, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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