Richmond, Virginia vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 23.6% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $15,276 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Richmond, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% lower