Brooklyn, Iowa vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 14.5% more expensive than Brooklyn, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,878 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Brooklyn, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Amherst
than in Brooklyn, Iowa
Brooklyn, IA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Brooklyn, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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