salaryBrownsville is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$163
👥 People living there
189,177
319,069
Commute to work
21.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
24.5%
25.7%
Own their home
61.7%
56.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $70,880 | +99% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $101,870 | +79% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $79,160 | +71% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $34,800 | +66% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $133,940 | +65% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $72,790 | +58% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,350 | $98,520 | +56% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $115,120 | +48% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $74,283 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Riverside?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $98,192 in Riverside, 43% more in Riverside.