What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Ephrata, Washington?

Childcare is 37% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Ephrata, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Ephrata, Washington should increase to $52,007 in Harrisburg, 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.

EPHRATA vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Ephrata, Washington vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 4.0% more expensive than Ephrata, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,007 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ephrata, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
37% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Ephrata, Washington

Ephrata, WA vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Ephrata, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

52.8% higher

Commute

15.9% higher

Health

14.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Ephrata, Washington vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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