Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Pennsylvania vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 81.0% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $201,774 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Arlington
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Reading, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% higher
      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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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