Sacramento, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 39.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $18,109 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Sacramento, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% lower