Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 1.4% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,288 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
7% cheaper in Amherst
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Lancaster, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower