Auburn, New York vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 12.2% more expensive than Auburn, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,110 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Auburn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Amherst
than in Auburn, New York
Auburn, NY vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Auburn, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower