Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 39.8% more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,915 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Ephrata, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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