salaryAmarillo is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$141
👥 People living there
201,885
229,359
Commute to work
19.6 min
21.7 min
College degree
26.6%
45.6%
Own their home
59.7%
43.5%
Below poverty line
15.8%
18.2%
Unemployment
3.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Richmond for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $38,470 | +69% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $81,660 | +33% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $108,670 | +27% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $60,790 | +26% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,990 | $104,250 | +23% in Richmond |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $37,080 | +21% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $62,720 | -21% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $91,300 | +20% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $63,946 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Richmond?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $69,657 in Richmond, 2% more in Amarillo.