Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 19.6% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,214 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Amherst
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Olympia, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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