State College, Pennsylvania vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 10.4% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,231 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Amherst
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to State College, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower