Brownsville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntsville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$181
👥 People living there
189,177
222,791
Commute to work
21.4 min
19.7 min
College degree
24.5%
47.2%
Own their home
61.7%
58.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Huntsville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $136,340 | +81% in Huntsville |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $48,970 | +37% in Huntsville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $105,760 | +36% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $27,990 | +33% in Huntsville |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $133,220 | +29% in Huntsville |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $58,500 | +27% in Huntsville |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $59,230 | +25% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,860 | $62,370 | -25% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,364 in Huntsville.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $64,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $80,579 in Huntsville, 30% more in Huntsville.
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