What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Swampscott, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Swampscott, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Swampscott, Massachusetts could decrease to $43,040 in West Chester, 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.

SWAMPSCOTT vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Swampscott, Massachusetts vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 13.9% cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,040 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in West Chester
than in Swampscott, Massachusetts

Swampscott, MA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Swampscott, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

17.6% lower

Health

19.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Swampscott, Massachusetts vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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