Cost of Living in Amherst, VA
Population: 2,124 | Virginia
70
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Amherst is 30% less expensive than the national average.
52
Housing
70
Home Values
91
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $71,313
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -5%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $686/mo
- Median Home Value
- $213,300
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $696/mo
Everyday Prices in Amherst
BLS Average Prices for the Lynchburg, VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.98
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.91
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.02
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
⚡
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US