salaryAmarillo is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$99
👥 People living there
201,885
455,548
Commute to work
19.6 min
29.9 min
College degree
26.6%
35.6%
Own their home
59.7%
41.2%
Below poverty line
15.8%
14.8%
Unemployment
3.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $98,050 | +102% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,170 | $101,860 | +67% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $75,740 | +59% in Long Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $35,850 | +58% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $135,560 | +56% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $121,980 | +55% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $130,580 | $194,410 | +49% in Long Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $73,830 | +48% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $74,210 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $94,293 in Long Beach, 25% more in Long Beach.