salaryBrownsville is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$149
👥 People living there
189,177
207,055
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.5%
35.2%
Own their home
61.7%
42.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $73,010 | +105% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $90,300 | +91% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $82,260 | +76% in Worcester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,840 | +75% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $75,510 | +64% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $44,250 | +54% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $73,800 | +54% in Worcester |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $111,900 | +49% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $71,548 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Worcester?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $75,605 in Worcester, 26% more in Worcester.