Amherst, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 70.4% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $85,222 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Boston
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Amherst, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  41.1% higher
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