Amherst, New York vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 1.7% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,667 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in College Station
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Amherst, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower