salaryAmarillo is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$127
👥 People living there
201,885
528,706
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
26.6%
37.1%
Own their home
59.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
15.8%
13.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $171,460 | +97% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $94,080 | +94% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $130,150 | +71% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,170 | $103,390 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $61,970 | +67% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $74,440 | +56% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $35,070 | +54% in Sacramento |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $44,230 | +45% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $69,704 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $94,176 in Sacramento, 25% more in Sacramento.