Brownsville is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cincinnati to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$147
👥 People living there
189,177
311,224
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.5%
41.8%
Own their home
61.7%
39.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
25.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Cincinnati for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,530 | +74% in Cincinnati |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $60,110 | +69% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $75,750 | +60% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $80,410 | +42% in Cincinnati |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $65,160 | +39% in Cincinnati |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $63,490 | +38% in Cincinnati |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $100,670 | +34% in Cincinnati |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $62,240 | +30% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $66,557 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 1% more in Cincinnati.
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