Moving from Lisbon to Amarillo (2026)

Amarillo has a COL index of 80 vs 63 for Lisbon (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 28% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$1,700 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
63 โ†’ 80
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,400 โ†’ $950
per month
State tax
20% โ†’ None
income tax
COL difference
63 โ†’ 80
28% more expensive

Salary needed in Amarillo to match your Lisbon lifestyle

Based on the 28% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in LisbonEquivalent in Amarillo
$40K$51,200
$50K$64,000
$60K$76,800
$75K$96,000
$80K$102,400
$100K$128,000
$120K$153,600
$150K$192,000

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Save ~$491/moon core expenses at $75K

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

ExpenseLisbonAmarillo
Monthly take-home$3,491$4,741
1BR rent$1,400$950
Groceries$380$346
Transport$150$38
Utilities$90$170
Internet$35$60
Left after essentials$1,436$3,177

30-Year Wealth Builder

If you invest your monthly savings of $491 in a low-cost index fund (7% avg return), you'd accumulate an extra:

$599,006

over 30 years compared to staying in Lisbon โ€” that's the real price of a city.

$491/mo invested

Frequently asked questions

Is Amarillo cheaper than Lisbon?

No. Amarillo has a cost of living index of 80 vs 63 for Lisbon (100 = US average). That's about 28% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Lisbon to Amarillo?

On a $75K salary, moving from Lisbon to Amarillo saves roughly $1,700/month on core expenses. That's ~$20,400/year.

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

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Lisbon, you'd need roughly $96,000/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