salaryBrownsville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$157
👥 People living there
189,177
2,328,253
Commute to work
21.4 min
27.2 min
College degree
24.5%
36.6%
Own their home
61.7%
42.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
19.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $119,600 | +59% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $157,980 | +53% in Houston |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $67,370 | +42% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $49,670 | +39% in Houston |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $74,570 | +31% in Houston |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $61,300 | +31% in Houston |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $100,950 | +30% in Houston |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $59,180 | +28% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Houston cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $68,831 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Houston?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $69,901 in Houston, 20% more in Houston.