salaryBrownsville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irving to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$159
👥 People living there
189,177
256,492
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.5%
42.4%
Own their home
61.7%
38.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
11%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $92,910 | +64% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $168,510 | +63% in Irving |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $75,240 | +59% in Irving |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $111,010 | +47% in Irving |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $64,900 | +40% in Irving |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $48,740 | +37% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,140 | $122,520 | +36% in Irving |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $61,250 | +31% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Irving cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $71,944 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Irving?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $88,254 in Irving, 36% more in Irving.