Brownsville, Texas vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 129.7% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $183,760 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in New York
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. New York, NY
Compared to Brownsville, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.7% 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
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  672.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.7% higher
  Commute
  111.6% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  57.8% higher