Amherst, Ohio vs. Lorain, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 13.9% cheaper than Amherst, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,074 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Amherst, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lorain
than in Amherst, Ohio
Amherst, OH vs. Lorain, OH
Compared to Amherst, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower