Urbana, Illinois vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 15.8% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,915 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Amherst
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Urbana, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% higher
      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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower