Stafford Courthouse, Virginia vs. Amherst, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Virginia is 28.4% cheaper than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,815 in Amherst, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Virginia is cheaper than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Amherst
than in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
Stafford Courthouse, VA vs. Amherst, VA
Compared to Stafford Courthouse, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower