Memphis, Tennessee vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 16.1% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $87,097 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Amherst
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Memphis, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher