Cost of Living Calculator - Bennington, Vermont vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 6.8% more expensive than Bennington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $66,620 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bennington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Bennington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Amherst
than in Bennington, Vermont
Bennington, VT vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Bennington, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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