salaryBrownsville is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$143
👥 People living there
189,177
547,073
Commute to work
21.4 min
21.9 min
College degree
24.5%
31.1%
Own their home
61.7%
51.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tucson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,490 | +74% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $49,110 | +38% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $76,970 | +35% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $56,250 | $75,940 | +35% in Tucson |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $42,940 | +33% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $42,560 | +33% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $37,500 | +31% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $59,480 | +29% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $67,622 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Tucson?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $61,553 in Tucson, 9% more in Tucson.