Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 6.3% cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,875 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Amherst
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Grand Junction, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower