Amarillo, TX vs Baytown, TX

Amarillo is moderately more affordable than Baytown, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Amarillo scores 79 compared to 87 for Baytown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baytown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amarillo is $1,049/month compared to $1,217/month in Baytown — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amarillo is more affordable at $186,800 median vs $187,900.

Median household income in Amarillo is $62,469 compared to $61,699 in Baytown (+1.2%). Amarillo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Amarillo spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Baytown.