Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Amarillo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is 14.3% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,683 in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Amarillo
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Amarillo, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, Amarillo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower