Zip 79106 (Amarillo, TX) Cost of Living


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Amarillo cost of living score
73.6
Less expensive
26.4% lower
than the US average
21.9% lower
than the Texas average
Amarillo (zip 79106), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.4% lower than the U.S. average and 21.9% higher than the average for Texas.

Zip 79106 (Amarillo, TX)

Housing costs in Amarillo?
A typical home costs $149,800, which is 55.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Amarillo costs $930 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and 4.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Amarillo?
To live comfortably in Amarillo (zip 79106), Texas, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Amarillo?
The cost of living in 79106 Amarillo, TX is relatively affordable. According to Best Places, the cost of living index is 78.6 which is 22% lower than the U.S. average. This means that the overall cost of goods and services are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to other areas around the country. The median home value in 79106 is $97,400, which is substantially lower than the national average of $184,700. In addition, the median gross rent for Amarillo is only $817 per month making it an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmarilloTexasUnited States
  73.694.2100.0
  90.793.7100
  101.6100.0100.0
  46.083.5100.0
  $149,800$297,600$338,100
  93.0%99.2%100.0%
  71.9103.3100.0
  79.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

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