El Paso, Texas vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 9.8% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $219,512 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Amherst
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to El Paso, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower