Oceanside, California vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 38.4% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $30,801 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Amherst
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Oceanside, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower