Compare
Reading vs Birmingham
Side-by-side cost of living comparison
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Reading
Verdict
Birmingham wins
8/9
Birmingham
Reading
South East
vs
Birmingham
West Midlands
£382,790
Average House Price
-36%
£243,540
£43,757
Median Salary
-19%
£35,429
£1,242
Average Rent (pcm)
-20%
£994
£79.99
Monthly Bus Pass
-15%
£67.72
£297
Monthly Groceries
-14%
£257
£2,319
Council Tax (Band D)
-6%
£2,174
£151
Monthly Energy
-3%
£147
£22.22
Restaurant Meal
-15%
£18.81
£5.74
Pint of Beer
-15%
£4.86
To match your Reading lifestyle in Birmingham, you'd need to earn approximately £35,020 per year.