salaryBrownsville is 33% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Lauderdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,109
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,075
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$89,656
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$486,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,516
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$147
👥 People living there
189,177
185,604
Commute to work
21.4 min
26.1 min
College degree
24.5%
40.8%
Own their home
61.7%
54.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
15%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Fort Lauderdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,070 | +72% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $78,990 | +67% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $75,710 | +64% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $160,320 | +55% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $51,570 | +45% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $79,840 | +41% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $105,640 | +40% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $36,920 | +29% in Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Fort Lauderdale cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 33% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Fort Lauderdale to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $79,666 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Lauderdale.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Fort Lauderdale?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale, 37% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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