salaryBrownsville is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$189
👥 People living there
189,177
977,670
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.5%
33.2%
Own their home
61.7%
57.6%
Below poverty line
23.7%
14.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,630 | +74% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $76,740 | +62% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $50,540 | +42% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $78,810 | +39% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $100,870 | +34% in Jacksonville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $102,280 | +32% in Jacksonville |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $36,770 | +28% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $58,940 | +28% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $69,428 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 25% more in Jacksonville.
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