Cathedral City, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 39.2% cheaper than Cathedral City, California.

You would need a salary of $45,571 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cathedral City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Cathedral City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Cathedral City, California
Cathedral City, CA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Cathedral City, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% lower