Amherst, New York vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 12.1% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,944 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Erie
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Amherst, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher