What is a pro or con of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvaniacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Swarthmore.

What salary do I need to live in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $38,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $48,481 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HARRISBURG vs. SWARTHMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 27.6% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,481 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Swarthmore, PA

Compared to Harrisburg, Swarthmore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

448.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

31.6% higher

Health

7.7% lower

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Swarthmore, PA

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