Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Swampscott, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swampscott, Massachusetts is 2.1% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,949 in Swampscott, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swampscott, Massachusetts is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Swampscott
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Swampscott, MA
Compared to Wakefield, Swampscott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower