Austintown, OH vs Reading, OH

Austintown is moderately more affordable than Reading, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Austintown scores 64 compared to 74 for Reading, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reading can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Austintown is $767/month compared to $871/month in Reading — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Austintown is more affordable at $133,000 median vs $184,200.

Median household income in Austintown is $50,855 compared to $60,167 in Reading (-15.5%). While Reading is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Austintown spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Reading.