salaryBrownsville is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Providence to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,964
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,603
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$73,466
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
101.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,418
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$126
👥 People living there
189,177
191,767
Commute to work
21.4 min
25 min
College degree
24.5%
34.6%
Own their home
61.7%
41.4%
Below poverty line
23.7%
20.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Providence for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Providence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $83,960 | +77% in Providence |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $61,910 | +74% in Providence |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $79,820 | +70% in Providence |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $35,750 | +70% in Providence |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $73,980 | +61% in Providence |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $110,360 | +46% in Providence |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $46,330 | +44% in Providence |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $66,150 | +43% in Providence |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Providence cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,964 in Providence.
What salary do I need in Providence to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $71,025 a year gives the same standard of living in Providence.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Providence?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $73,466 in Providence, 23% more in Providence.
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