Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Swarthmore, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 4.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,451 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Tacoma, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.3% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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