What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 273% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania should increase to $120,952 in Santa Monica, California (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.

SWARTHMORE vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 141.9% more expensive than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,952 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore, PA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Swarthmore, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

141.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

503.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.7% lower

Commute

33.2% higher

Health

10.7% lower

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Swarthmore, PA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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