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

Median Home Cost is 115% more expensive in Swarthmore.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $53,524 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.

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PHILADELPHIA vs. SWARTHMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 7.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,524 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Swarthmore, PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Swarthmore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

18.1% lower

Health

1.1% lower

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Personal

6.8% lower

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