salaryBrownsville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in El Paso to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$113
👥 People living there
189,177
680,130
Commute to work
21.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
24.5%
28.1%
Own their home
61.7%
60.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick El Paso for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $140,550 | +36% in El Paso |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $76,400 | +34% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $42,430 | +19% in El Paso |
| Software Developer | $106,990 | $127,310 | +19% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $127,370 | $107,220 | -16% in El Paso |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $53,560 | +14% in El Paso |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $35,550 | +10% in El Paso |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $35,170 | +10% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or El Paso cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,246 in El Paso.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $62,748 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or El Paso?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $64,435 in El Paso, 13% more in El Paso.