Houston, Texas vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 23.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $9,223 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Houston, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower