Waynesboro, Virginia vs. Amherst, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Virginia is 3.5% more expensive than Waynesboro, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,743 in Amherst, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Virginia is more expensive than Waynesboro, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Amherst
than in Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro, VA vs. Amherst, VA
Compared to Waynesboro, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower