salaryBrownsville is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$117
👥 People living there
189,177
291,467
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.3 min
College degree
24.5%
57.3%
Own their home
61.7%
52.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
11.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $93,110 | +97% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $35,230 | +68% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $113,930 | +51% in Durham |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $51,540 | +45% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $46,450 | +33% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $132,790 | +29% in Durham |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $59,220 | +29% in Durham |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $60,110 | +28% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Durham cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $68,093 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Durham?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $88,026 in Durham, 36% more in Durham.