salaryBrownsville is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Henderson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,857
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$97,214
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$484,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$151
👥 People living there
189,177
332,141
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.3 min
College degree
24.5%
37.4%
Own their home
61.7%
66.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
9%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $62,380 | +75% in Henderson |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $74,670 | +58% in Henderson |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $70,890 | +54% in Henderson |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $150,510 | +46% in Henderson |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $45,350 | +41% in Henderson |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $77,750 | +37% in Henderson |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $106,110 | +37% in Henderson |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $38,800 | +35% in Henderson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Henderson cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $69,938 a year gives the same standard of living in Henderson.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Henderson?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $97,214 in Henderson, 42% more in Henderson.