Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyvale, California vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 67.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $24,072 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Amherst
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Sunnyvale, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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