Newark, New Jersey vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 27.3% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $79,992 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Reading
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Newark, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower