Amherst, New York vs. Johnson City, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, New York is 15.8% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,111 in Johnson City, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, New York is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Johnson City, NY
Compared to Amherst, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher