What is a pro or con of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvaniacompared to Taylor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 199% more expensive in Swarthmore.

What salary do I need to live in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania copmared to Taylor, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Taylor, Michigan should increase to $97,008 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (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.

TAYLOR vs. SWARTHMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Taylor, Michigan vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 29.3% more expensive than Taylor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,008 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Taylor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Taylor, Michigan

Taylor, MI vs. Swarthmore, PA

Compared to Taylor, Swarthmore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

170.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

11.0% lower

Health

23.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Taylor, Michigan vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Taylor, MI vs. Swarthmore, PA

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