Zip 79119 (Amarillo, TX) Cost of Living


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Amarillo cost of living score
85.2
Less expensive
14.8% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Texas average
Amarillo (zip 79119), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.8% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Zip 79119 (Amarillo, TX)

Housing costs in Amarillo?
A typical home costs $336,700, which is 0.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.1% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Amarillo costs $1,110 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and 12.6% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Amarillo?
To live comfortably in Amarillo (zip 79119), Texas, a minimum annual income of $64,440 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Amarillo?
The cost of living in 79119 Amarillo, TX is generally quite low. The city's overall cost of living index is 87.4, which is 13.6 percent below the national average according to bestplaces.net. Housing costs are especially low with an average median home price of $132,800 and a median rent price of $860 for a two bedroom apartment. Groceries and health care costs are also relatively low compared to other parts of the country, making it an attractive place to live for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmarilloTexasUnited States
  85.294.2100.0
  97.993.7100
  100.8100.0100.0
  102.283.5100.0
  $336,700$297,600$338,100
  94.9%99.2%100.0%
  77.3103.3100.0
  106.583.2100.0

   100=National Average

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