Amherst, New York vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 11.1% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,556 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Overall4 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall4
11% more expensive in United States
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Montclair Township, NJ
Compared to Amherst, Montclair Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher