salaryAmarillo is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$155
👥 People living there
201,885
208,772
Commute to work
19.6 min
19.3 min
College degree
26.6%
30%
Own their home
59.7%
38.1%
Below poverty line
15.8%
27.8%
Unemployment
3.4%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $45,310 | +100% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $89,120 | +84% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $77,310 | +42% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $55,970 | $73,580 | +31% in Rochester |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $99,460 | +31% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $63,570 | +28% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $77,170 | +26% in Rochester |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $38,380 | +26% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $63,408 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Rochester?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $50,919 in Rochester, 40% more in Amarillo.