salaryAmarillo is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$168
👥 People living there
201,885
990,138
Commute to work
19.6 min
27.3 min
College degree
26.6%
47.3%
Own their home
59.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
8.1%
Unemployment
3.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $152,100 | +214% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $216,740 | +150% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $141,960 | +131% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $130,580 | $301,320 | +131% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,150 | $231,560 | +94% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $55,970 | $107,560 | +92% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $163,860 | +91% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $41,920 | +85% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $72,156 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or San Jose?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $157,922 in San Jose, 55% more in San Jose.