Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Pennsylvania vs Caribou, Maine


The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 15.5% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,273 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Caribou
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs Caribou, ME
Compared to Reading, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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