Fruita, Colorado vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 11.8% cheaper than Fruita, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,176 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fruita, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Fruita, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Amherst
than in Fruita, Colorado
Fruita, CO vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Fruita, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower