Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Amarillo, TX
VS
Davenport, IA
🏆 Davenport leads 13 of 22 categories
Amarillo
Texas
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.8
Median Household Income
$60,628 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
182⚠ High
Population
200,360 ✓ Larger
Davenport
Iowa
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
101,448
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Amarillo, TX
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (3.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 51°F vs 31°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.8)
Cons
Violent crime (690.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2655.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Davenport, IA
Pros
16% less violent crime than Amarillo
Rent averages $107/mo less ($890 vs $997)
Homes cost $18k less ($155,100 vs $172,700)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 92°F
More college-educated — 28.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 3.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Amarillo
Median Income
$738
$60,628 vs $59,890/yr
Amarillo
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.0% unemployment
Amarillo
Summer Heat
8.1°F warmer
July avg high 92.0°F vs 83.9°F
Davenport
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 90.8 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Violent Crime
16% lower
581.4 vs 690.5 per 100k
Davenport
Median Home Value
$18k less
$155,100 vs $172,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | Davenport, IA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 90.8 | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | $155,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $997 | $890 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $60,628 ✓ Higher | $59,890 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 5.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min | 18.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 4.9% | 7.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 160⚠ High | 159⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 182⚠ High | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.2% | 28.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.1% | 92.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | AMARILLO ISD | Davenport Comm School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.7°F ✓ Warmer | 31.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer | 83.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.7" ✓ Drier | 38.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.2" ✓ Less | 36.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 200,360 ✓ Larger | 101,448 |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.6% | 62.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.5% ✓ More | 21.4% |
| Over 65 | 14.5% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Amarillo's cost of living index is 90.8 vs Davenport's 89.3 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Davenport leads 13 of 22 categories. Amarillo wins 9 and Davenport wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Amarillo to Davenport or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($172,700 vs $155,100 median home), income ($60,628 vs $59,890), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Amarillo, TX and Davenport, IA are about 749 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.