Luzerne, Pennsylvania vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 21.0% more expensive than Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,484 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Luzerne, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Amherst
than in Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Luzerne, PA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Luzerne, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower