Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Shirley, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shirley, New York is 31.8% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,901 in Shirley, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shirley, New York is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Shirley
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Shirley, NY
Compared to Reading, Shirley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher