Norfolk, Virginia vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 2.7% cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,732 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Reading
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Norfolk, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower