Brunswick, Maine vs. Swansea, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansea, Illinois is 17.8% cheaper than Brunswick, Maine.

You would need a salary of $49,342 in Swansea, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brunswick, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansea, Illinois is cheaper than Brunswick, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Swansea
than in Brunswick, Maine
Brunswick, ME vs. Swansea, IL
Compared to Brunswick, Swansea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower