Portland, Oregon vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 32.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $33,988 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Amherst
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Portland, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower