Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 56.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $30,718 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Reading
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Reading, PA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% lower
      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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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