Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 41.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,003 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Amherst
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Boston, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% lower

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