salaryBrownsville is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$112
👥 People living there
189,177
1,579,706
Commute to work
21.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
24.5%
35.4%
Own their home
61.7%
51.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
21.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,570 | +74% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $61,780 | +73% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $78,050 | +69% in Philadelphia |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $79,420 | +68% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $170,660 | +66% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $74,590 | +62% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $121,630 | +61% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $74,860 | +60% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $71,570 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 16% more in Philadelphia.
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