Amarillo, TX vs Odessa, TX

Amarillo is moderately more affordable than Odessa, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Amarillo scores 79 compared to 90 for Odessa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Odessa 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 $1,322/month in Odessa — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amarillo is more affordable at $186,800 median vs $208,000.

Median household income in Amarillo is $62,469 compared to $73,030 in Odessa (-14.5%). While Odessa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amarillo spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Odessa.