Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Athens, Ohio


The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 11.8% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $88,222 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Athens
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Athens, OH
Compared to Amherst, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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