Brownsville, Texas vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 20.6% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,549 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in College Station
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Brownsville, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher