Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 7.2% cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,397 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Erie, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% lower