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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

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