Amarillo, TX vs Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita Falls is moderately more affordable than Amarillo, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Amarillo scores 79 compared to 73 for Wichita Falls, 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 $978/month in Wichita Falls — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wichita Falls is more affordable at $142,600 median vs $186,800.

Median household income in Amarillo is $62,469 compared to $58,568 in Wichita Falls (+6.7%). The higher salaries in Amarillo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Amarillo spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Wichita Falls.