What is a pro or con of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvaniacompared to Cheltenham, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Swarthmore.

What salary do I need to live in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania copmared to Cheltenham, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,037 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (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.

CHELTENHAM vs. SWARTHMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Cheltenham, Pennsylvania vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 4.1% more expensive than Cheltenham, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,037 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Cheltenham, PA vs. Swarthmore, PA

Compared to Cheltenham, Swarthmore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

5.0% higher

Health

0.1% lower

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Personal

6.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Cheltenham, Pennsylvania vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cheltenham, PA vs. Swarthmore, PA

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