Montclair, New Jersey vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 47.8% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $182,715 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Amherst
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Montclair, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower