Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 77.8% more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $177,754 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ephrata, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher