Cary, North Carolina vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 1.4% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $177,474 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Cary, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher