Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Swarthmore, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 33.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,492 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Seattle, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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