salaryBrownsville is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Brownsville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$955
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$56,222
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$139,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
86.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,349
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$198
👥 People living there
201,528
189,177
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.4 min
College degree
24.7%
24.5%
Own their home
50.8%
61.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
23.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Brownsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $35,640 | -40% in Brownsville |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $75,350 | -26% in Brownsville |
| Civil Engineer | $103,010 | $77,720 | -25% in Brownsville |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $46,080 | -23% in Brownsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $47,320 | -22% in Brownsville |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $103,100 | -17% in Brownsville |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,990 | $28,670 | -16% in Brownsville |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $46,850 | -14% in Brownsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Brownsville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,458 in Augusta.
What salary do I need in Brownsville to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $56,130 a year gives the same standard of living in Brownsville.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Brownsville?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $56,222 in Brownsville, 6% more in Augusta.