salaryAmarillo is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$106
👥 People living there
201,885
641,165
Commute to work
19.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
26.6%
53.8%
Own their home
59.7%
52%
Below poverty line
15.8%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $54,780 | +141% in Portland |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $105,090 | +93% in Portland |
| Plumber | $55,970 | $101,010 | +80% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $85,170 | +76% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $73,710 | +54% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $56,240 | +51% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $130,310 | +50% in Portland |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $45,200 | +48% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Portland cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $68,888 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Portland?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $98,056 in Portland, 28% more in Portland.