Boston, Massachusetts vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 26.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,272 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Boston, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower