Amherst, WI Cost of Living


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Amherst cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
8.2% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Amherst, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.2% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Amherst, WI

Housing costs in Amherst?
A typical home costs $257,400, which is 23.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.4% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Amherst costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Amherst?
To live comfortably in Amherst, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $49,320 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Amherst?
The cost of living in Amherst village, WI is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home value in the area is $128,300, which is significantly lower than the national median home value of $184,700. Additionally, the estimated cost of living index in Amherst village is 87.2 which is 13.8 points below the national average. This makes Amherst an attractive choice for those who are looking for an affordable place to live and raise a family. Additionally, with a population of only about 635 people, it offers a quiet rural setting with plenty of space to enjoy outdoor recreation activities or just take a stroll through town and take advantage of all that it has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmherstWisconsinUnited States
  82.589.9100.0
  94.794.7100
  103.698.9100.0
  67.479.3100.0
  $257,400$244,100$338,100
  96.8%99.0%100.0%
  75.186.9100.0
  122.7106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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