Mesa, Arizona vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 17.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,513 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Amherst
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Mesa, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower