What is a pro or con of living in Pullman, Washingtoncompared to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 8% cheaper in Pullman.

What salary do I need to live in Pullman, Washington copmared to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania could decrease to $43,060 in Pullman, Washington (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. PULLMAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Pullman, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pullman, Washington is 13.9% cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,060 in Pullman, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pullman, Washington is cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Pullman
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore, PA vs. Pullman, WA

Compared to Swarthmore, Pullman 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

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% lower

Commute

46.4% lower

Health

11.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Pullman, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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