Amherst, Virginia vs. Lynchburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynchburg, Virginia is 4.6% cheaper than Amherst, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,677 in Lynchburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynchburg, Virginia is cheaper than Amherst, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lynchburg
than in Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, VA vs. Lynchburg, VA
Compared to Amherst, Lynchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher