What is a pro or con of living in Potomac, Marylandcompared to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 169% more expensive in Potomac.

What salary do I need to live in Potomac, Maryland copmared to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania should increase to $85,543 in Potomac, Maryland (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.

SWARTHMORE vs. POTOMAC
Cost of Living Comparison

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 71.1% more expensive than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,543 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Potomac
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore, PA vs. Potomac, MD

Compared to Swarthmore, Potomac is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

207.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

16.9% higher

Health

14.1% lower

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Personal

4.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Swarthmore, PA vs. Potomac, MD

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