salaryBrownsville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$146
👥 People living there
189,177
188,065
Commute to work
21.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
24.5%
50%
Own their home
61.7%
42.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $47,530 | +126% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $60,320 | +69% in Tempe |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $74,590 | +58% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $85,050 | +50% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $45,290 | +41% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $44,950 | +39% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $56,250 | $78,080 | +39% in Tempe |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $39,170 | +37% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $72,102 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Tempe?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $85,917 in Tempe, 35% more in Tempe.