salaryBrownsville is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$117
👥 People living there
189,177
288,512
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
24.5%
41.1%
Own their home
61.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $70,990 | +99% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $77,170 | +67% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $77,000 | +64% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $74,130 | +57% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $68,970 | +49% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $31,200 | +49% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $142,690 | +38% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $63,000 | +31% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $66,360 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $60,569 in St. Louis, 7% more in St. Louis.