Marshfield, Massachusetts vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 36.1% cheaper than Marshfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $121,363 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Marshfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Amherst
than in Marshfield, Massachusetts
Marshfield, MA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Marshfield, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower