Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Williamstown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Williamstown, New Jersey is 12.1% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,047 in Williamstown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Williamstown, New Jersey is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Williamstown
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Williamstown, NJ
Compared to Reading, Williamstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher