Elkhart, Indiana vs. Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ephrata, Pennsylvania is 18.1% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,074 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ephrata, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Ephrata
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Ephrata, PA
Compared to Elkhart, Ephrata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower