Amherst, NY Cost of Living


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Amherst cost of living score
92.1
Less expensive
7.9% lower
than the US average
24.2% lower
than the New York average
Amherst, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.9% lower than the U.S. average and 24.2% lower than the average for New York.

Amherst, NY

Housing costs in Amherst?
A typical home costs $341,800, which is 1.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.4% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Amherst costs $1,370 per month, which is 4.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Amherst?
To live comfortably in Amherst, New York, a minimum annual income of $65,520 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Amherst?
Living costs are quite affordable in Amherst when compared with many other parts of New York State however they do exceed those found elsewhere on Long Island or Westchester County due primarily to its high median rental rate which is around 16 percent greater than the rest of the state as well as its transportation costs being slightly more expensive too. Other essentials like groceries, health care and utilities still remain competitively priced making it an attractive alternative nonetheless for individuals looking for a quieter lifestyle without breaking their budget each month.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmherstNew YorkUnited States
  92.1121.5100.0
  103.7103.8100
  105.2120.7100.0
  74.8127.9100.0
  $341,800$413,600$338,100
  98.6%115.9%100.0%
  93.4140.7100.0
  130.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Safe and friendly town. You are 20 minutes away from anywhere in  More

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Over 14 years ago

Amherst is a safe suburban area where you can live without having to worry about the crime that may occur in Buffalo and in parts of any city in the United  More

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Over 16 years ago

Really glad I found this site as, I haven't found it easy to find honest data on crime rate in our cities. Thanx for the service, Ada  More

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