Porter, New York vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 6.1% cheaper than Porter, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,973 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Porter, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Porter, New York
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
8% cheaper in Amherst
than in Porter, New York
Porter, NY vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Porter, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower