salaryBrownsville is 29% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$148
👥 People living there
189,177
222,758
Commute to work
21.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
24.5%
34.5%
Own their home
61.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $57,280 | +173% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $101,780 | +121% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $101,090 | +119% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $102,170 | +116% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $76,410 | +114% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $95,230 | +103% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $115,120 | +103% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $146,030 | +94% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $77,557 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $92,626 in Tacoma, 39% more in Tacoma.