Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Waco, Texas


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 12.3% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,754 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Waco
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Waco, TX
Compared to Amherst, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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