salaryBrownsville is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Detroit to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,347
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,153
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$43,073
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$83,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,402
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$196
👥 People living there
189,177
638,530
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.8 min
College degree
24.5%
18.1%
Own their home
61.7%
50.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
32.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
14%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Detroit for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Detroit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $65,810 | +85% in Detroit |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $86,370 | +84% in Detroit |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $37,490 | +78% in Detroit |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $81,990 | +78% in Detroit |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $77,100 | +63% in Detroit |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $78,450 | +38% in Detroit |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $104,010 | +38% in Detroit |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $62,730 | +36% in Detroit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Detroit cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,347 in Detroit.
What salary do I need in Detroit to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $69,996 a year gives the same standard of living in Detroit.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Detroit?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $43,073 in Detroit, 31% more in Brownsville.