salaryBrownsville is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$194
👥 People living there
189,177
246,844
Commute to work
21.4 min
29.7 min
College degree
24.5%
25.4%
Own their home
61.7%
61.6%
Below poverty line
23.7%
13%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Garland cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $67,734 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Garland?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $82,311 in Garland, 32% more in Garland.