salaryBrownsville is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$133
👥 People living there
189,177
481,031
Commute to work
21.4 min
23 min
College degree
24.5%
54%
Own their home
61.7%
50.7%
Below poverty line
23.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $78,980 | +67% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $34,860 | +66% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $114,940 | +53% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $50,820 | +43% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $46,160 | +32% in Raleigh |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $101,440 | +31% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $60,540 | +29% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $131,920 | +28% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $68,502 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $92,099 in Raleigh, 39% more in Raleigh.