Reading, Pennsylvania vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 25.1% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,542 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Reading, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  410.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher