Edison, New Jersey vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 13.5% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,528 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Edison, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower