What is a pro or con of living in Brownsville, Texascompared to Marshalltown, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in Brownsville.

What salary do I need to live in Brownsville, Texas copmared to Marshalltown, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Marshalltown, Iowa should increase to $50,343 in Brownsville, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARSHALLTOWN vs. BROWNSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 0.7% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,343 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Brownsville
than in Marshalltown, Iowa

Marshalltown, IA vs. Brownsville, TX

Compared to Marshalltown, Brownsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% lower

Commute

37.6% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.0% lower

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Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marshalltown, IA vs. Brownsville, TX

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