What is a pro or con of living in Amherst, New Yorkcompared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Amherst.

What salary do I need to live in Amherst, New York copmared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

A salary of $100,000 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin should increase to $106,257 in Amherst, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MILWAUKEE vs. AMHERST
Cost of Living Comparison

Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 6.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,257 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Amherst
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI vs. Amherst, NY

Compared to Milwaukee, Amherst is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.3% higher

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Renter

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

8.5% lower

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% lower

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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