Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 15.7% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,839 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Fresno
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Reading, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher