salaryBrownsville is 14% 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
$1,887
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$955
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$56,222
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$139,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
86.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,349
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$198
👥 People living there
179,898
189,177
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.4 min
College degree
38.5%
24.5%
Own their home
66.4%
61.7%
Below poverty line
9.5%
23.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Brownsville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Brownsville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $51,607 a year gives the same standard of living in Brownsville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Brownsville?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $56,222 in Brownsville, 80% more in Aurora.