Amarillo is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cincinnati to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$147
👥 People living there
201,885
311,224
Commute to work
19.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
26.6%
41.8%
Own their home
59.7%
39.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
25.5%
Unemployment
3.4%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Cincinnati for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $36,530 | +61% in Cincinnati |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $98,220 | +29% in Cincinnati |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $60,110 | +26% in Cincinnati |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $62,240 | +25% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $75,750 | +23% in Cincinnati |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,990 | $102,940 | +21% in Cincinnati |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $58,570 | +21% in Cincinnati |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $44,340 | +19% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $62,320 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 25% more in Amarillo.