salaryBrownsville is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$120
👥 People living there
189,177
278,001
Commute to work
21.4 min
19.4 min
College degree
24.5%
59.9%
Own their home
61.7%
46%
Below poverty line
23.7%
16.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $46,850 | $85,160 | +82% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $63,480 | +78% in Madison |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $78,430 | +70% in Madison |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $126,620 | +68% in Madison |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $30,910 | +47% in Madison |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $67,990 | +44% in Madison |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $80,580 | +42% in Madison |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $45,260 | +41% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Madison cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $67,894 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Madison?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $84,177 in Madison, 33% more in Madison.