Suffern, New York vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 29.8% cheaper than Suffern, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,101 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Suffern, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Suffern, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Amherst
than in Suffern, New York
Suffern, NY vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Suffern, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower