Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Folsom, California


The cost of living in Folsom, California is 64.9% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $123,667 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Folsom
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Folsom, CA
Compared to Amherst, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher

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