Ephrata, PA Cost of Living


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Ephrata cost of living score
99.5
Less expensive
0.5% lower
than the US average
5.2% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Ephrata, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.5% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Ephrata, PA

Housing costs in Ephrata?
A typical home costs $194,100, which is 42.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.1% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ephrata costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Ephrata?
To live comfortably in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ephrata?
The cost of living in Ephrata borough, PA is fairly reasonable. The median home price is around $150,000, which is lower than the national average and slightly lower than the average for Lancaster County. Rent prices are also relatively affordable, ranging from about $800 to $1,500 per month depending on the size of the unit. Groceries and other basic necessities are also reasonably priced, making it a great place for people who need to stay within a budget. In addition to having affordable costs, Ephrata borough is also conveniently located close to Philadelphia and Harrisburg, making it an ideal location for commuters.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEphrataPennsylvaniaUnited States
  99.594.6100.0
  103.7100.3100
  112.2101.1100.0
  80.380.5100.0
  $194,100$242,800$338,100
  103.2%98.2%100.0%
  94.0104.0100.0
  113.1101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

hi. i live in Ephrata, Pa. Looking forward to learning where some of the best places are to live with year round temps above 50. i love the beach, pools, bicycling, etc.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Just heard the other day that there are basically two kinds of homes being built in this area. The first kind is like the home we own (duplex in a developement) and  More

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Over 18 years ago

We just heard from good friend last week that this area is really growing. The housing developements and the homes being built are catering to two categories: new duplex  More

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