Moses Lake, Washington vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 15.2% cheaper than Moses Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,404 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Moses Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Moses Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Altoona
than in Moses Lake, Washington
Moses Lake, WA vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Moses Lake, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower