Long Beach, California vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 43.4% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $28,284 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Amherst
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Long Beach, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower