Cost of Living Calculator - Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs Northampton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 6.1% cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,931 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Northampton
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore, PA vs Northampton, MA
Compared to Swarthmore, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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