What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $72,734 in Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania is 45.5% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,734 in Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Montgomery township (Montgomery County)
than in Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading, PA vs Montgomery_Township_(Montgomery_County), PA

Compared to Reading, Montgomery_Township_(Montgomery_County) is:

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45.5% higher

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

673.1% higher

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

3.7% higher

Health

12.3% lower

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Personal

13.4% higher

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