salaryBrownsville is 19% 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
$2,087
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$955
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$56,222
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$139,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
86.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,349
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$198
👥 People living there
394,432
189,177
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.4 min
College degree
33.6%
24.5%
Own their home
62.4%
61.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
23.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Brownsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $47,320 | -52% in Brownsville |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $46,220 | -47% in Brownsville |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $75,350 | -47% in Brownsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $21,010 | -47% in Brownsville |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $35,640 | -45% in Brownsville |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $56,820 | -44% in Brownsville |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $103,100 | -42% in Brownsville |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $28,670 | -35% in Brownsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Brownsville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Brownsville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $48,765 a year gives the same standard of living in Brownsville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Brownsville?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $56,222 in Brownsville, 70% more in Aurora.