salaryBrownsville is 29% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$109
👥 People living there
189,177
754,195
Commute to work
21.4 min
26 min
College degree
24.5%
68.4%
Own their home
61.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
23.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $57,280 | +173% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $101,780 | +121% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $101,090 | +119% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $102,170 | +116% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $76,410 | +114% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $95,230 | +103% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $115,120 | +103% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $146,030 | +94% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $77,557 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Seattle?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $133,583 in Seattle, 58% more in Seattle.