Brownsville, Texas vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 82.7% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $246,642 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Riverside
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Brownsville, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.5% higher