Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 19.3% more expensive than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $149,133 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Riverside
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore, PA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Swarthmore, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% higher
      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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher