salaryBrownsville is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$142
👥 People living there
189,177
185,913
Commute to work
21.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
24.5%
24.1%
Own their home
61.7%
41.9%
Below poverty line
23.7%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $62,380 | +75% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $74,670 | +58% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $70,890 | +54% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $150,510 | +46% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $45,350 | +41% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $77,750 | +37% in Paradise |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $106,110 | +37% in Paradise |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $38,800 | +35% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $69,938 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Paradise?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $63,836 in Paradise, 12% more in Paradise.