What is a pro or con of living in Reading, Pennsylvaniacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 30% cheaper in Reading.

What salary do I need to live in Reading, Pennsylvania copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $56,628 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $48,161 in Reading, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 15.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,161 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
30% cheaper in Reading
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Reading, PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

30.1% lower

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Reading, PA

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