Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 46.5% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,117 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Amherst
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Queens, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% lower

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