Madison, Wisconsin vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 11.2% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,509 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
12% cheaper in Amherst
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Madison, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower