Amherst, New York vs. Montgomery, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, New Jersey is 73.2% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $211,331 in Montgomery, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, New Jersey is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Montgomery, NJ
Compared to Amherst, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher