Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 16.1% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,908 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Amherst
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Charlottesville, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower