salaryAmarillo is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$117
👥 People living there
201,885
291,467
Commute to work
19.6 min
22.3 min
College degree
26.6%
57.3%
Own their home
59.7%
52.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
11.7%
Unemployment
3.4%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $35,230 | +55% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $93,110 | +52% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $113,930 | +33% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $46,450 | +25% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $60,100 | -24% in Durham |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $93,940 | +24% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $38,350 | -21% in Durham |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,990 | $46,800 | +20% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Durham cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $63,759 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Durham?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $88,026 in Durham, 19% more in Durham.