Murrieta, California vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 32.8% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $67,164 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Amherst
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Murrieta, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower