What is a pro or con of living in Houston, Texascompared to Brownsville, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Houston.

What salary do I need to live in Houston, Texas copmared to Brownsville, Texas?

A salary of $70,000 in Brownsville, Texas should increase to $91,076 in Houston, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROWNSVILLE vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Brownsville, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 30.1% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,076 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Houston
than in Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville, TX vs. Houston, TX

Compared to Brownsville, Houston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

39.0% higher

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

30.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Brownsville, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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