Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Pennsylvania vs Brea, California


The cost of living in Brea, California is 88.9% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $141,685 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Brea
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs Brea, CA
Compared to Reading, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,149.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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