Amherst, New York vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 61.2% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $80,611 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Herndon
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Amherst, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.8% higher