Laredo, Texas vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 10.5% cheaper than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,756 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Laredo, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower