Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 6.0% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,004 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Amherst
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Indianapolis, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower