Austin, Texas vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 30.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $17,388 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Amherst
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Austin, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower