salaryBrownsville is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Wichita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$145
👥 People living there
189,177
397,945
Commute to work
21.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
24.5%
31.1%
Own their home
61.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
23.7%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $37,300 | +78% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $50,930 | +43% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $65,670 | +43% in Wichita |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $63,890 | +35% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $60,940 | +30% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $59,520 | +24% in Wichita |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $34,510 | +20% in Wichita |
| Truck Driver | $48,550 | $57,930 | +19% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,162 in Wichita.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $62,073 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Wichita?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $69,693 in Wichita, 19% more in Wichita.