salaryBrownsville is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Toledo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$107
👥 People living there
189,177
267,463
Commute to work
21.4 min
19.8 min
College degree
24.5%
21.9%
Own their home
61.7%
53.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
24.3%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,140 | +72% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $61,070 | +71% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $74,710 | +62% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $66,920 | +43% in Toledo |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $62,950 | +33% in Toledo |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $42,640 | +32% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $60,590 | +31% in Toledo |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $62,460 | +30% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $994 in Toledo.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $63,824 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Toledo?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $53,627 in Toledo, 5% more in Brownsville.