Oberlin, Ohio vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 45.8% more expensive than Oberlin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $72,892 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oberlin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Oberlin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin, OH vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Oberlin, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher