salaryBrownsville is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$202
👥 People living there
189,177
545,970
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.5%
25.5%
Own their home
61.7%
50.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $63,470 | +78% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $100,770 | +77% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $79,160 | +71% in Fresno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $34,320 | +63% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $162,680 | +58% in Fresno |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $71,710 | +56% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $125,420 | +55% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $119,720 | +54% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $71,294 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Fresno?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $76,564 in Fresno, 27% more in Fresno.