Penn Hills, Pennsylvania vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 8.7% more expensive than Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,522 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Amherst
than in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
Penn Hills, PA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Penn Hills, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower