Mercedes, Texas vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 1.1% more expensive than Mercedes, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,160 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercedes, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is more expensive than Mercedes, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Brownsville
than in Mercedes, Texas
Mercedes, TX vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Mercedes, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower