What is a pro or con of living in Reading, Pennsylvaniacompared to Staunton, Virginia?

Transportation is 50% more expensive in Reading.

What salary do I need to live in Reading, Pennsylvania copmared to Staunton, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Staunton, Virginia should increase to $54,651 in Reading, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STAUNTON vs. READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Staunton, Virginia vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 9.3% more expensive than Staunton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,651 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Staunton, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Staunton, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
50% more expensive in Reading
than in Staunton, Virginia

Staunton, VA vs. Reading, PA

Compared to Staunton, Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.3% higher

Commute

50.5% higher

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Staunton, Virginia vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Staunton, VA vs. Reading, PA

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