salaryAmarillo is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$181
👥 People living there
201,885
1,642,323
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.6 min
College degree
26.6%
33.6%
Own their home
59.7%
57.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
13.7%
Unemployment
3.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $47,530 | +109% in Phoenix |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $39,170 | +28% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $61,780 | +28% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,330 | $78,080 | +27% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $60,320 | +26% in Phoenix |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $46,830 | +26% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $27,750 | $34,920 | +26% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,700 | $45,290 | +23% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $67,512 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $87,717 in Phoenix, 19% more in Phoenix.