Colonie, New York vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 13.7% cheaper than Colonie, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,128 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Colonie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Colonie, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% cheaper in Amherst
than in Colonie, New York
Colonie, NY vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Colonie, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  18.3% lower
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