salaryBrownsville is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tulsa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$140
👥 People living there
189,177
413,794
Commute to work
21.4 min
18.9 min
College degree
24.5%
33.6%
Own their home
61.7%
51.9%
Below poverty line
23.7%
18.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $46,080 | $62,280 | +35% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $63,130 | +33% in Tulsa |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $102,080 | +31% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $46,810 | +31% in Tulsa |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $96,150 | +28% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $59,440 | +27% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,350 | $48,220 | -24% in Tulsa |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $58,750 | +23% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,204 in Tulsa.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $62,260 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $64,535 in Tulsa, 13% more in Tulsa.