Fort Drum, New York vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 11.5% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,762 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Amherst
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort_Drum, NY vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Fort_Drum, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower