2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Elyria, OH vs Amherst, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Amherst or is it cheaper to live in Elyria?
- Amherst is 0.0% more expensive than Elyria.

Which city has more affordable housing, Amherst or Elyria?
- Amherst housing costs are 48.5% more expensive than Elyria housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Elyria or is Health Care more affordable in Amherst.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Amherst.
 Elyria, OHAmherst, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.0100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.5100
 Housing47.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$234,600$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.9100
 Miscellaneous103.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Elyria    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

One great thing about this city is the support for the schools. They haven't asked a lot from us, but when they need it we give it. I'm glad to see education is so  More

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The title says it  More

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Over 17 years ago

Eylria does a very good job educating its youth. For those students who want a quality education at the high school, Elyria offers a variety of higher level courses  More

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Reviews for Amherst    1 Reviews

You can go for a walk at 3 am and be safe. Its the type of town you can leave your car doors unlocked.No crime.Really good schools. Its a typical American quaint  More

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