Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 16.5% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,769 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Reading, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower