salaryBrownsville is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$106
👥 People living there
189,177
641,165
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.5%
53.8%
Own their home
61.7%
52%
Below poverty line
23.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $54,780 | +161% in Portland |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $105,090 | +128% in Portland |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $101,010 | +116% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $73,710 | +107% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $85,170 | +84% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $85,350 | +80% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $97,200 | +71% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $56,240 | +61% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Portland cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $73,571 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Portland?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $98,056 in Portland, 43% more in Portland.