salaryBrownsville is 28% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$168
👥 People living there
189,177
990,138
Commute to work
21.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
24.5%
47.3%
Own their home
61.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $152,100 | +229% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $141,960 | +200% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $301,320 | +192% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $216,740 | +167% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $136,140 | +140% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $107,560 | +130% in San Jose |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $80,190 | +125% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $163,860 | +117% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 28% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $77,062 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or San Jose?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $157,922 in San Jose, 64% more in San Jose.