Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 59.3% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $20,326 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Amherst
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Manhattan, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.8% lower

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