What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 43% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $62,000 in Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $72,900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

READING vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 17.6% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
43% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Reading, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

170.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reading, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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