Palmyra, Virginia vs. Amherst, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Virginia is 9.3% cheaper than Palmyra, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,364 in Amherst, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmyra, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Virginia is cheaper than Palmyra, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Amherst
than in Palmyra, Virginia
Palmyra, VA vs. Amherst, VA
Compared to Palmyra, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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