Reading, OH Cost of Living


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Reading cost of living score
88.3
Less expensive
11.7% lower
than the US average
6.8% higher
than the Ohio average
Reading, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% lower than the U.S. average and 6.8% lower than the average for Ohio.

Reading, OH

Housing costs in Reading?
A typical home costs $187,500, which is 44.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.8% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Reading costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.3% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Reading?
To live comfortably in Reading, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $36,000 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Reading?
Reading, OH is known for having a generally low cost of living. Many necessities such as groceries and utilities tend to be lower than the national average. Additionally, the housing market in Reading is quite affordable with median home prices sitting around $105,000. Renters have a wide selection of options from single-family homes to apartments at very reasonable rates. The average cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment is about $662 per month. All in all, Reading offers an excellent quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesReadingOhioUnited States
  88.382.7100.0
  96.996.1100
  89.488.7100.0
  64.061.6100.0
  $187,500$197,000$338,100
  98.6%100.0%100.0%
  87.083.9100.0
  109.589.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Although there are some nice neighgorhoods, Reading is boring and economy is on the  More

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