Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Middletown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, New York is 30.2% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,118 in Middletown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, New York 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 Middletown
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Middletown, NY
Compared to Reading, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher