Amherst, New York vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 8.9% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,333 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in El Paso
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Amherst, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher