Buffalo, New York vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 17.1% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,938 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Buffalo, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower