Philadelphia, PA vs Reading, PA

Philadelphia, PA vs Reading, PA: What the data shows

Philadelphia, PA is in Philadelphia, PA while Reading, PA is in Reading, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Reading, PA is the more affordable option at $96,600 median — $38,700 less than Philadelphia, PA's $135,300. WYLT rates Philadelphia, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Reading, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Reading, PA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Philadelphia, PA has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. Reading, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Philadelphia, PA has Low flood risk and Reading, PA has Low flood risk.

Philadelphia, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Philadelphia, PA scores 44/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Reading, PA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Philadelphia, PA has the higher school rating — Philadelphia, PA rates 6.7/10 and Reading, PA rates 6.5/10.