Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 11.9% cheaper than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,068 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Rochester
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Ephrata, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher