salaryBrownsville is 34% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$127
👥 People living there
189,177
439,418
Commute to work
21.4 min
29.8 min
College degree
24.5%
48.7%
Own their home
61.7%
42.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
13.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $123,250 | +160% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $89,200 | +150% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $113,700 | +146% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $132,000 | +132% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $186,610 | +130% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $212,500 | +106% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $92,830 | +101% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $149,990 | +99% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 34% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $80,684 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Oakland?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $109,576 in Oakland, 49% more in Oakland.