Cost of Living in Ephrata, WA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
107.6
100 = national avg
+7.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,357
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$111,936
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing111.6
Food103.7
Transportation107.5
Healthcare103.0
Utilities104.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$939
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,232
per month
The overall cost of living index in Ephrata is 107.6, which is 7.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,357 per year to cover basic expenses.