Lubbock, Texas vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 11.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,643 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Amherst
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Lubbock, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower