salaryAmarillo is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$163
👥 People living there
201,885
319,069
Commute to work
19.6 min
31.3 min
College degree
26.6%
25.7%
Own their home
59.7%
56.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
12.2%
Unemployment
3.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $79,160 | +63% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,170 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $133,940 | +54% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $34,800 | +53% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $115,120 | +52% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $70,880 | +48% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,150 | $169,920 | +43% in Riverside |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $42,450 | +39% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $69,555 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Riverside?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $98,192 in Riverside, 28% more in Riverside.