salaryBrownsville is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$105
👥 People living there
189,177
195,300
Commute to work
21.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
24.5%
32.3%
Own their home
61.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $54,780 | +161% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $105,090 | +128% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $101,010 | +116% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $73,710 | +107% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $85,170 | +84% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $85,350 | +80% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $97,200 | +71% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $56,240 | +61% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $73,571 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $87,723 in Vancouver, 36% more in Vancouver.