Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Swarthmore, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 15.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,447 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Portland, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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