What is a pro or con of living in College Station, Texascompared to Amarillo, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in College Station.

What salary do I need to live in College Station, Texas copmared to Amarillo, Texas?

A salary of $36,000 in Amarillo, Texas should increase to $40,951 in College Station, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AMARILLO vs. COLLEGE STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

Amarillo, Texas vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 13.8% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,951 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in College Station
than in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, TX vs. College Station, TX

Compared to Amarillo, College Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

6.4% lower

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Amarillo, Texas vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Amarillo, TX vs. College Station, TX

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