Lorain, Ohio vs. Amherst, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Ohio is 16.1% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $58,039 in Amherst, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Ohio is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Amherst
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Amherst, OH
Compared to Lorain, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher