What is a pro or con of living in Newport Beach, Californiacompared to Amherst, New York?

Median Home Cost is 685% more expensive in Newport Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Newport Beach, California copmared to Amherst, New York?

A salary of $76,000 in Amherst, New York should increase to $298,173 in Newport Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AMHERST vs. NEWPORT BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Amherst, New York vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 292.3% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $298,173 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
685% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Amherst, New York

Amherst, NY vs. Newport Beach, CA

Compared to Amherst, Newport Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

292.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

802.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% lower

Commute

18.6% higher

Health

11.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Amherst, New York vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Amherst, NY vs. Newport Beach, CA

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