salaryAmarillo is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$148
👥 People living there
201,885
222,758
Commute to work
19.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
26.6%
34.5%
Own their home
59.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
12.4%
Unemployment
3.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $57,280 | +152% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $101,090 | +109% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $101,780 | +87% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $146,030 | +70% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $55,970 | $95,230 | +70% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,170 | $102,920 | +68% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $102,170 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $61,500 | +65% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $72,620 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $92,626 in Tacoma, 23% more in Tacoma.