salaryBrownsville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$160
👥 People living there
189,177
1,307,930
Commute to work
21.4 min
25.7 min
College degree
24.5%
38.2%
Own their home
61.7%
42.4%
Below poverty line
23.7%
16.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Dallas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $92,910 | +64% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $168,510 | +63% in Dallas |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $75,240 | +59% in Dallas |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $111,010 | +47% in Dallas |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $64,900 | +40% in Dallas |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $48,740 | +37% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,140 | $122,520 | +36% in Dallas |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $61,250 | +31% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $71,944 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Dallas?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $76,054 in Dallas, 26% more in Dallas.