Seattle, Washington vs. West Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Reading, Pennsylvania is 49.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,126 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West Reading
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. West Reading, PA
Compared to Seattle, West Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower