salaryBrownsville is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$113
👥 People living there
189,177
718,877
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.9 min
College degree
24.5%
56.5%
Own their home
61.7%
48.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
11.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $99,040 | +109% in Denver |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $87,980 | +90% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $142,330 | +89% in Denver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $39,650 | +89% in Denver |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $64,910 | +82% in Denver |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $101,970 | +79% in Denver |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $177,380 | +72% in Denver |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $44,370 | +55% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Denver cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $73,823 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Denver?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $102,153 in Denver, 45% more in Denver.