Elgin, Illinois vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 22.7% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,354 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Elgin, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% higher
      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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher