Cost of Living Calculator - Lewiston, Maine vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 3.7% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $41,487 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Reading
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs Reading, PA
Compared to Lewiston, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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