What is a pro or con of living in Amherst, New Yorkcompared to Vermillion, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Amherst.

What salary do I need to live in Amherst, New York copmared to Vermillion, South Dakota?

A salary of $62,000 in Vermillion, South Dakota should increase to $69,576 in Amherst, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VERMILLION vs. AMHERST
Cost of Living Comparison

Vermillion, South Dakota vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 12.2% more expensive than Vermillion, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,576 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Vermillion, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Vermillion, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Amherst
than in Vermillion, South Dakota

Vermillion, SD vs. Amherst, NY

Compared to Vermillion, Amherst is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

59.1% higher

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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