Harlingen, Texas vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 3.8% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $186,874 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% more expensive in Brownsville
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Harlingen, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher