Moving from Evansville to Amarillo (2026)

Amarillo has a COL index of 80 vs 80 for Evansville (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 0% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$240 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
80 โ†’ 80
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$990 โ†’ $950
per month
State tax
3.2% โ†’ None
income tax
COL difference
80 โ†’ 80
0% more expensive

Salary needed in Amarillo to match your Evansville lifestyle

Based on the 0% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in EvansvilleEquivalent in Amarillo
$40K$40,000
$50K$50,000
$60K$60,000
$75K$75,000
$80K$80,000
$100K$100,000
$120K$120,000
$150K$150,000

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Save ~$29/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Evansville vs Amarillo

ExpenseEvansvilleAmarillo
Monthly take-home$4,541$4,741
1BR rent$990$950
Groceries$353$346
Transport$40$38
Utilities$152$170
Internet$58$60
Left after essentials$2,948$3,177

Frequently asked questions

Is Amarillo cheaper than Evansville?

No. Amarillo has a cost of living index of 80 vs 80 for Evansville (100 = US average). That's about 0% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Evansville to Amarillo?

On a $75K salary, moving from Evansville to Amarillo saves roughly $240/month on core expenses. That's ~$2,880/year.

What salary do I need in Amarillo to match my Evansville lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Evansville, you'd need roughly $75,000/year in Amarillo. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only