Amarillo, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 66.3% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,530 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Austin
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Amarillo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher