Brownsville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$169
👥 People living there
189,177
226,165
Commute to work
21.4 min
29 min
College degree
24.5%
22.1%
Own their home
61.7%
46.6%
Below poverty line
23.7%
17%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Hialeah for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $72,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $59,958 in Hialeah, 6% more in Hialeah.