Brownsville, Texas vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 3.7% cheaper than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,161 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Brownsville, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Brownsville, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower