salaryBrownsville is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cleveland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$94
👥 People living there
189,177
366,097
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.5 min
College degree
24.5%
22.4%
Own their home
61.7%
41.7%
Below poverty line
23.7%
30.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Cleveland for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,260 | +73% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $60,650 | +70% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $70,860 | +54% in Cleveland |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $71,350 | +51% in Cleveland |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $80,280 | +41% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $62,720 | +36% in Cleveland |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $63,020 | +35% in Cleveland |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $62,790 | +31% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,277 in Cleveland.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $65,547 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $44,004 in Cleveland, 28% more in Brownsville.