salaryAmarillo is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$127
👥 People living there
201,885
439,418
Commute to work
19.6 min
29.8 min
College degree
26.6%
48.7%
Own their home
59.7%
42.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
13.4%
Unemployment
3.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $113,700 | +135% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $186,610 | +115% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $123,250 | +101% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $89,200 | +87% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,150 | $219,080 | +84% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $149,990 | +75% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,990 | $146,760 | +73% in Oakland |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $130,160 | +71% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $75,548 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Oakland?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $109,576 in Oakland, 35% more in Oakland.