Amherst, New York vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 14.9% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,556 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Macon
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Amherst, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher