Cost of Living in Reading, PA
Population: 94,836 | Pennsylvania
74
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Reading is 26% less expensive than the national average.
77
Housing
36
Home Values
96
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $45,599
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -39%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,018/mo
- Median Home Value
- $109,800
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $966/mo
Everyday Prices in Reading
BLS Average Prices for the Reading, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.96
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
⚡
$0.22
Electricity
per kWh
+19% vs US