salaryBrownsville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chandler to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,070
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,967
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$116,580
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$507,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,258
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$177
👥 People living there
189,177
280,136
Commute to work
21.4 min
23.9 min
College degree
24.5%
47.7%
Own their home
61.7%
65%
Below poverty line
23.7%
7.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Chandler for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Chandler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $47,530 | +126% in Chandler |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $60,320 | +69% in Chandler |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $74,590 | +58% in Chandler |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $85,050 | +50% in Chandler |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $45,290 | +41% in Chandler |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $44,950 | +39% in Chandler |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $56,250 | $78,080 | +39% in Chandler |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $39,170 | +37% in Chandler |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Chandler cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,070 in Chandler.
What salary do I need in Chandler to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $72,102 a year gives the same standard of living in Chandler.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Chandler?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $116,580 in Chandler, 52% more in Chandler.