HEAD TO HEAD
Amarillo vs Dallas
Amarillo leads Dallas on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Amarillo, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Dallas, TX
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Amarillo | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 ◆ | 83 |
| Affordable to rent | 84 ◆ | 70 |
| Climate comfort | 77 | 90 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 78 ◆ | 63 |
| Big-city amenities | 55 | 99 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Amarillo | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $220K | $367K |
| Typical rent | $1,293/mo | $1,678/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.2°C | 18.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 5.22 kWh/m²/day | 4.71 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #186 | #4 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.