salaryBrownsville is 34% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$152
👥 People living there
189,177
228,295
Commute to work
21.4 min
30.3 min
College degree
24.5%
63.9%
Own their home
61.7%
60.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
5.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $123,250 | +160% in Fremont |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $89,200 | +150% in Fremont |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $113,700 | +146% in Fremont |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $132,000 | +132% in Fremont |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $186,610 | +130% in Fremont |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $212,500 | +106% in Fremont |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $92,830 | +101% in Fremont |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $149,990 | +99% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 34% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $80,684 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Fremont?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $195,754 in Fremont, 71% more in Fremont.