Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 37.1% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,088 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Amherst
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower