Underwood, Iowa vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 7.6% cheaper than Underwood, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,332 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Underwood, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Underwood, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Reading
than in Underwood, Iowa
Underwood, IA vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Underwood, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower