salaryAmarillo is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Amarillo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,219
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,128
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$71,086
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$196,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,000
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$145
👥 People living there
562,218
201,885
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.6 min
College degree
39.2%
26.6%
Own their home
61.8%
59.7%
Below poverty line
15.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Amarillo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $22,710 | -40% in Amarillo |
| Civil Engineer | $105,080 | $75,910 | -28% in Amarillo |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $47,780 | -20% in Amarillo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,170 | -19% in Amarillo |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $119,150 | -15% in Amarillo |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,160 | $29,310 | -14% in Amarillo |
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $48,420 | +14% in Amarillo |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $130,580 | +14% in Amarillo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Amarillo cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Amarillo to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $57,660 a year gives the same standard of living in Amarillo.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Amarillo?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $71,086 in Amarillo, 4% more in Albuquerque.