Forney, Texas vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 16.2% cheaper than Forney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,609 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Forney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Forney, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Amherst
than in Forney, Texas
Forney, TX vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Forney, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower