Seward, Alaska vs. Ephrata, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ephrata, Washington is 16.0% cheaper than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,014 in Ephrata, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ephrata, Washington is cheaper than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Ephrata
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Ephrata, WA
Compared to Seward, Ephrata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower