salaryBrownsville is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Charlotte to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,690
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$88,510
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$385,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,808
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$126
👥 People living there
189,177
903,844
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.5%
48%
Own their home
61.7%
51%
Below poverty line
23.7%
11.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $82,930 | +75% in Charlotte |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,430 | +73% in Charlotte |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $157,180 | +52% in Charlotte |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $112,730 | +50% in Charlotte |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $50,960 | +43% in Charlotte |
| Accountant | $66,440 | $92,910 | +40% in Charlotte |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $46,520 | +33% in Charlotte |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $102,370 | +32% in Charlotte |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Charlotte cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Charlotte to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $67,937 a year gives the same standard of living in Charlotte.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Charlotte?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $88,510 in Charlotte, 36% more in Charlotte.