Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Castaic, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castaic, California is 72.7% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,338 in Castaic, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castaic, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Castaic
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Castaic, CA
Compared to Reading, Castaic is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  890.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher