HEAD TO HEAD
Amarillo vs Longview
Longview leads Amarillo on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Amarillo, TX
wins 1 of 5 factors
Longview, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Amarillo | Longview |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 84 | 87 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 77 | 91 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 78 ◆ | 60 |
| Big-city amenities | 55 | 58 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Amarillo | Longview |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $220K | $221K |
| Typical rent | $1,293/mo | $1,203/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.2°C | 18.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.22 kWh/m²/day | 4.59 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #186 | #173 |
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.