salaryAmarillo is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$105
👥 People living there
201,885
195,300
Commute to work
19.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
26.6%
32.3%
Own their home
59.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
10.2%
Unemployment
3.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $54,780 | +141% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $105,090 | +93% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $55,970 | $101,010 | +80% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $85,170 | +76% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $73,710 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $56,240 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $130,310 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $45,200 | +48% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $68,888 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $87,723 in Vancouver, 19% more in Vancouver.