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READING vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Pennsylvania vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
20.3%
more expensive
than Reading, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$60,134
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Chicago
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Reading, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
304.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% lower
Commute
39.6% higher
Health
23.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.5% higher
Cost of Food
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