Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 36.6% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $95,633 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Reading, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  592.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower