Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kinston, North Carolina is 16.7% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,657 in Kinston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kinston, North Carolina is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Kinston
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Kinston, NC
Compared to Reading, Kinston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher