Amarillo, TX vs Pasadena, TX

Amarillo is moderately more affordable than Pasadena, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Amarillo scores 79 compared to 87 for Pasadena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pasadena 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 $1,201/month in Pasadena — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amarillo is more affordable at $186,800 median vs $193,600.

Median household income in Amarillo is $62,469 compared to $64,270 in Pasadena (-2.8%). Pasadena does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Amarillo spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Pasadena.