Olympia, Washington vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 20.2% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,902 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Reading
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Olympia, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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