salaryAmarillo is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Atlanta to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,999
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,921
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$92,376
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$439,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
100.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$4,231
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$128
👥 People living there
201,885
505,268
Commute to work
19.6 min
26.5 min
College degree
26.6%
59.2%
Own their home
59.7%
46.4%
Below poverty line
15.8%
16.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $111,410 | +30% in Atlanta |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $79,030 | +29% in Atlanta |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,170 | $76,570 | +25% in Atlanta |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $46,060 | +24% in Atlanta |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $60,910 | -23% in Atlanta |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,620 | $119,090 | +22% in Atlanta |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $37,230 | +22% in Atlanta |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $18,460 | -19% in Atlanta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Atlanta cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Atlanta to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $65,383 a year gives the same standard of living in Atlanta.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Atlanta?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $92,376 in Atlanta, 23% more in Atlanta.