Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 23.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,136 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Amherst
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Tacoma, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower

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