Amarillo, Texas vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 38.3% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,152 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Surprise
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Amarillo, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher