Cost of Living Calculator - St. Joseph, Missouri vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 18.8% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $89,062 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Reading
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs Reading, PA
Compared to St. Joseph, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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