Clayton, Missouri vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 23.9% cheaper than Clayton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $38,050 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Clayton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, MO vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Clayton, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower