Whiting, Maine vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 5.4% more expensive than Whiting, Maine.

You would need a salary of $52,715 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Whiting, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Whiting, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Reading
than in Whiting, Maine
Whiting, ME vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Whiting, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher