Brownsville, Texas vs. Mercedes, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercedes, Texas is 1.1% cheaper than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,455 in Mercedes, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercedes, Texas is cheaper than Brownsville, Texas
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
11% more expensive in Mercedes
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Mercedes, TX
Compared to Brownsville, Mercedes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher