salaryBrownsville is 32% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$113
👥 People living there
189,177
311,690
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.5%
70.6%
Own their home
61.7%
44.5%
Below poverty line
23.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $121,980 | +115% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $75,740 | +113% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $98,050 | +112% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $194,410 | +89% in Irvine |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $82,990 | +75% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $35,850 | +71% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $135,560 | +67% in Irvine |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $125,830 | +67% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 32% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $79,255 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Irvine?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $147,451 in Irvine, 62% more in Irvine.