salaryBrownsville is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$91
👥 People living there
189,177
427,246
Commute to work
21.4 min
22 min
College degree
24.5%
55.5%
Own their home
61.7%
47.7%
Below poverty line
23.7%
16%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $46,850 | $101,630 | +117% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $74,060 | +108% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $97,910 | +107% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $81,890 | +78% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $97,190 | +71% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $77,490 | +62% in Minneapolis |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $159,620 | +55% in Minneapolis |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $52,570 | +50% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $73,153 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 36% more in Minneapolis.
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