Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Mebane, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mebane, North Carolina is 2.7% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,016 in Mebane, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mebane, North Carolina is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Mebane
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Mebane, NC
Compared to Reading, Mebane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher