Dallas, Texas vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 10.9% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,475 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Amherst
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Dallas, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower