Cost of Living Calculator - Swampscott, Massachusetts vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 27.3% cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,814 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Swampscott, Massachusetts
Swampscott, MA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Swampscott, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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