salaryBrownsville is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$164
👥 People living there
189,177
319,758
Commute to work
21.4 min
26.2 min
College degree
24.5%
42.5%
Own their home
61.7%
39.5%
Below poverty line
23.7%
14.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $35,410 | +69% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $72,860 | +54% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $49,750 | +40% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $100,440 | +33% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $136,970 | +33% in Orlando |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $37,970 | +32% in Orlando |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $100,740 | +30% in Orlando |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $43,800 | +25% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $70,777 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Orlando?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $78,014 in Orlando, 28% more in Orlando.