Aurora, Colorado vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 24.3% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,340 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Amherst
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Aurora, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower