Zip 98823 (Ephrata, WA) Cost of Living


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Ephrata cost of living score
88.2
Less expensive
11.8% lower
than the US average
27.6% lower
than the Washington average
Ephrata (zip 98823), Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.8% lower than the U.S. average and 27.6% lower than the average for Washington.

Zip 98823 (Ephrata, WA)

Housing costs in Ephrata?
A typical home costs $281,400, which is 16.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.4% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ephrata costs $1,050 per month, which is 39.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,730 and 7.6% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Ephrata?
To live comfortably in Ephrata (zip 98823), Washington, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ephrata?
Ephrata, WA is known for its relatively low cost of living compared to the rest of Washington and the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Ephrata is 86.2, which is lower than both the Washington state average (104.8) and the national average (100). This means that basic necessities like housing, food, healthcare, utilities and transportation are significantly cheaper than in other parts of the country. The median home value in Ephrata is $200,400 - significantly less expensive than other major cities in Washington such as Seattle or Tacoma. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs tend to be cheaper as well. All these factors make 98823 Ephrata a great place to live for people who want to save money on their day-to-day expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEphrataWashingtonUnited States
  88.2121.9100.0
  97.6101.1100
  95.588.8100.0
  79.6172.8100.0
  $281,400$534,700$338,100
  67.0%74.0%100.0%
  78.7113.6100.0
  102.0113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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