Brooklyn, New York vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 51.3% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $24,364 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Amherst
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Brooklyn, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% lower
  Commute
  51.5% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower