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Houston vs Amarillo
Houston and Amarillo
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Amarillo are above the US rate in this release, 7.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Houston to Amarillo
In 2022-2023, 98 households filed a move from Houston to Amarillo (about 180 people, average adjusted gross income $58,612). 101 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,188 in Houston and $854 in Amarillo. Houston has no state tax on wages. Amarillo has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Amarillo is 90% of the national level for the same work, against 102% in Houston.
Amarillo averages 260 sunny days, with July highs around 93°F and January nights around 28°F. Houston is 204 sunny days, 94°F in July, 45°F in January. Commutes average 20 minutes in Amarillo and 29 in Houston.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 98 households moved Houston → Amarillo (about 180 people, average AGI $58,612). 101 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Houston and Amarillo changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 644 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,250–$4,250
- Container or pod
- $1,550–$2,950
- Rent a truck
- $750–$1,450
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Questions
Is Amarillo cheaper than Houston after tax and rent?
Yes. Amarillo leaves about $402 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,188 in Houston and $854 in Amarillo.
Does Amarillo have state income tax?
Amarillo is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Houston to Amarillo?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.