Amarillo, TX vs Rocky Mount, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Amarillo
76.9
#294 nationally
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Amarillo leads in walk score (40 vs 22). Amarillo leads in median household income ($60,628 vs $50,092). Amarillo leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 21.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#294) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 202,408 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,025 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | D+22.7 |
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76.9 Score
Amarillo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,025
Population
202,408
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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