Sacramento, California vs. Amarillo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is 36.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $25,592 in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Amarillo
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Amarillo, TX
Compared to Sacramento, Amarillo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% lower
      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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower