West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 27.6% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,203 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Amherst
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to West Chester, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower