San Diego, California vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 43.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $100,998 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Amherst
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to San Diego, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower