salaryBrownsville is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$127
👥 People living there
189,177
528,706
Commute to work
21.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
24.5%
37.1%
Own their home
61.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
23.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $171,460 | +111% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $74,440 | +109% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $94,080 | +104% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $111,460 | +96% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $61,970 | +77% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $178,540 | +73% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $130,150 | +67% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $35,070 | +67% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $74,443 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $94,176 in Sacramento, 40% more in Sacramento.
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