Baytown, Texas vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 7.8% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,671 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Amherst
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Baytown, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower