salaryBrownsville is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$162
👥 People living there
189,177
401,618
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.8 min
College degree
24.5%
45.7%
Own their home
61.7%
50.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $37,070 | +76% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $75,210 | +59% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $52,130 | +46% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $103,670 | +38% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $75,710 | +33% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $100,570 | +29% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $37,010 | +29% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $59,660 | +29% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $70,409 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Tampa?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $81,400 in Tampa, 31% more in Tampa.