Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Swarthmore, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 52.8% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $94,335 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Berkeley, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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