Bellingham, Washington vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 26.9% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,789 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Amherst
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Bellingham, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower