Amherst, TX Cost of Living


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Amherst cost of living score
67.5
Less expensive
32.5% lower
than the US average
28.3% lower
than the Texas average
Amherst, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.5% lower than the U.S. average and 28.3% higher than the average for Texas.

Amherst, TX

Housing costs in Amherst?
A typical home costs $66,500, which is 80.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 77.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Amherst costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 73.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Amherst?
To live comfortably in Amherst, Texas, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Amherst?
Amherst, TX is considered to be an affordable place to live. The cost of living in this small Texas town is much lower than the national average, making it a great option for people looking for an inexpensive place to call home. With an average home price of $133,000 and median rent at just $715, housing costs are significantly lower than in other parts of the country. In addition, groceries and utilities are also significantly cheaper than in larger cities. All combined, Amherst offers a low cost of living that makes it attractive for those on a tight budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmherstTexasUnited States
  67.594.2100.0
  86.993.7100
  114.0100.0100.0
  15.483.5100.0
  $66,500$297,600$338,100
  94.3%99.2%100.0%
  68.7103.3100.0
  68.783.2100.0

   100=National Average

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