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AMHERST vs. ALBANY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Amherst, New York vs. Albany, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Albany, New York is
7.2%
more expensive
than Amherst, New York.
You would need a salary of
$80,418
in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is
more expensive
than Amherst, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in Albany
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Amherst, Albany is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
21.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.6% higher
Commute
6.2% lower
Health
11.0% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
21.4% higher
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