salaryAmarillo is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$133
👥 People living there
201,885
481,031
Commute to work
19.6 min
23 min
College degree
26.6%
54%
Own their home
59.7%
50.7%
Below poverty line
15.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $34,860 | +54% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $114,940 | +34% in Raleigh |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $101,440 | +34% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $78,980 | +29% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $46,160 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $36,280 | +19% in Raleigh |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $58,900 | +18% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $65,860 | -17% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $64,141 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $92,099 in Raleigh, 23% more in Raleigh.