West Haven, Connecticut vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 16.1% cheaper than West Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $67,102 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than West Haven, Connecticut
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
25% cheaper in Amherst
than in West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven, CT vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to West Haven, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% lower