Amarillo, TX vs Pharr, TX

Pharr is moderately more affordable than Amarillo, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Amarillo scores 79 compared to 69 for Pharr, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amarillo 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 $990/month in Pharr — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pharr is more affordable at $111,500 median vs $186,800.

Median household income in Amarillo is $62,469 compared to $49,884 in Pharr (+25.2%). While Amarillo 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 23.8% in Pharr.