Cost of Living Calculator - Melbourne, Florida vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 5.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,948 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Reading
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs Reading, PA
Compared to Melbourne, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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