Pomona, California vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 18.7% cheaper than Pomona, California.

You would need a salary of $40,636 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pomona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pomona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Pomona, California
Pomona, CA vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Pomona, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher