salaryBrownsville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$144
👥 People living there
189,177
690,130
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.5%
48%
Own their home
61.7%
52.4%
Below poverty line
23.7%
14.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $77,240 | +63% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $119,990 | +59% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $55,770 | +56% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $29,390 | +40% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $142,540 | +38% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $63,340 | +37% in Nashville |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $38,170 | +33% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $60,100 | +28% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $67,232 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Nashville?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $83,445 in Nashville, 33% more in Nashville.