salaryBrownsville is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$155
👥 People living there
189,177
208,772
Commute to work
21.4 min
19.3 min
College degree
24.5%
30%
Own their home
61.7%
38.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $45,310 | +116% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $89,120 | +93% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $77,310 | +68% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $59,490 | +67% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $92,920 | +64% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $77,170 | +63% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $73,580 | +57% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $148,150 | +44% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $67,719 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Rochester?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $50,919 in Rochester, 10% more in Brownsville.