Kansas City, Missouri vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 27.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $63,936 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Kansas City, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher