Williamsville, New York vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 10.0% cheaper than Williamsville, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,000 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Williamsville, New York
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
9% cheaper in Amherst
than in Williamsville, New York
Williamsville, NY vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Williamsville, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher