salaryBrownsville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$176
👥 People living there
189,177
290,594
Commute to work
21.4 min
25.4 min
College degree
24.5%
60.5%
Own their home
61.7%
56.9%
Below poverty line
23.7%
6.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $92,910 | +64% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $168,510 | +63% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $75,240 | +59% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $111,010 | +47% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $64,900 | +40% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $48,740 | +37% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,140 | $122,520 | +36% in Plano |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $61,250 | +31% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Plano cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $71,944 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Plano?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $121,065 in Plano, 54% more in Plano.