salaryBrownsville is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$157
👥 People living there
189,177
209,978
Commute to work
21.4 min
35.6 min
College degree
24.5%
35.7%
Own their home
61.7%
46.2%
Below poverty line
23.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $75,316 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $90,108 in Yonkers, 38% more in Yonkers.