Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Alvin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alvin, Texas is 53.8% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $23,105 in Alvin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alvin, Texas is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Alvin
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Alvin, TX
Compared to Brookline, Alvin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower