Salem, Oregon vs. Ephrata, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ephrata, Washington is 17.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,752 in Ephrata, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ephrata, Washington is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ephrata
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Ephrata, WA
Compared to Salem, Ephrata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher