Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 11.2% more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,614 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Ephrata, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher