What is a pro or con of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvaniacompared to Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Swarthmore.

What salary do I need to live in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania copmared to Williamstown, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Williamstown, Massachusetts should increase to $55,699 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.

WILLIAMSTOWN vs. SWARTHMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamstown, Massachusetts vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 11.4% more expensive than Williamstown, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,699 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Swarthmore
than in Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williamstown, MA vs. Swarthmore, PA

Compared to Williamstown, Swarthmore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

78.5% higher

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamstown, Massachusetts vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamstown, MA vs. Swarthmore, PA

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