salaryBrownsville is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$166
👥 People living there
189,177
219,215
Commute to work
21.4 min
30.2 min
College degree
24.5%
21.2%
Own their home
61.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
23.7%
13.3%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $73,730 | +107% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $98,230 | +73% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $77,370 | +67% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $76,710 | +66% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $34,910 | +66% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $132,590 | +64% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,350 | $101,640 | +60% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $164,010 | +59% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $72,655 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Modesto?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $86,162 in Modesto, 35% more in Modesto.