Narragansett, Rhode Island vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 35.2% cheaper than Narragansett, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $32,397 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Narragansett, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Amherst
than in Narragansett, Rhode Island
Narragansett, RI vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Narragansett, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower