Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 18.0% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,213 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Reading
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Wichita Falls, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher