Hartford, Connecticut vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 20.5% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $481,886 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Hartford, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower