salaryAmarillo is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$162
👥 People living there
201,885
401,618
Commute to work
19.6 min
24.8 min
College degree
26.6%
45.7%
Own their home
59.7%
50.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
15.5%
Unemployment
3.4%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $37,070 | +63% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $100,570 | +32% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $59,660 | +23% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $75,210 | +23% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $37,010 | +21% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $103,670 | +21% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $44,480 | +20% in Tampa |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,310 | $33,790 | +15% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $65,927 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Tampa?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $81,400 in Tampa, 13% more in Tampa.