Amherst, Ohio vs. Oberlin, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oberlin, Ohio is 6.3% cheaper than Amherst, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $46,841 in Oberlin, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oberlin, Ohio is cheaper than Amherst, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Oberlin
than in Amherst, Ohio
Amherst, OH vs. Oberlin, OH
Compared to Amherst, Oberlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher