$100k a year, no longer in Springfield
changea dispatch from
reading
PA
40.33°N
75.93°W
Reading is the Pagoda lit up on Mount Penn (a Japanese-style pavilion built in 1908 that's become the city symbol), old factory bones, and the surrounding Berks County farmland. The downtown food and art scene is growing into the old factory bones, with breweries and galleries opening steadily. Pretzels, scrapple, and Pennsylvania Dutch baking are everywhere. Cheaper than nearby Lancaster.
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Springfield
Reading edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,478/mo
18% more expensive than Springfield(vs $1,249/mo)
3.07%
$136/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 4.7% in Springfield
$6,600/mo
$93 less than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$311k
16% more expensive than Springfield
vs $268k in Springfield
433k
vs 491k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
157
pleasant days a year, in reading.
Springfield has the edge here, logging 170 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.8× Springfield's pace.
65/100
30% higher than Springfield
vs 50/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: French Creek State Park, 9.6 mi.
85/100
4% lower than Springfield
vs 89/100 in Springfield
0
100% fewer than Springfield
vs 9 nonstops in Springfield
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