salaryBrownsville is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$141
👥 People living there
189,177
229,359
Commute to work
21.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
24.5%
45.6%
Own their home
61.7%
43.5%
Below poverty line
23.7%
18.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $38,470 | +83% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $81,660 | +73% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $51,870 | +46% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $108,670 | +44% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $144,910 | +41% in Richmond |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $61,350 | +33% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $42,720 | +33% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $60,790 | +32% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $68,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Richmond?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $69,657 in Richmond, 19% more in Richmond.