salaryBrownsville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$168
👥 People living there
189,177
511,764
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.5%
32.5%
Own their home
61.7%
64.4%
Below poverty line
23.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $47,530 | +126% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $60,320 | +69% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $74,590 | +58% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $85,050 | +50% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $45,290 | +41% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $44,950 | +39% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $56,250 | $78,080 | +39% in Mesa |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $39,170 | +37% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $72,102 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Mesa?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $89,248 in Mesa, 37% more in Mesa.