Ephrata, PA vs Lemoyne, PA

Lemoyne is moderately more affordable than Ephrata, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Ephrata scores 84 compared to 79 for Lemoyne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ephrata can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ephrata is $1,070/month compared to $883/month in Lemoyne — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lemoyne has cheaper rent, Ephrata actually has lower median home values ($215,100 vs $225,300).

Median household income in Ephrata is $68,117 compared to $65,995 in Lemoyne (+3.2%). The higher salaries in Ephrata partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ephrata spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Lemoyne.