Cost of Living Calculator - Hempstead, New York vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 34.6% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,711 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Reading
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs Reading, PA
Compared to Hempstead, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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