Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 27.2% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $13,610 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher