What is a pro or con of living in Brownsville, Texascompared to San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 80% cheaper in Brownsville.

What salary do I need to live in Brownsville, Texas copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $187,200 in San Diego, California could decrease to $85,664 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.

SAN DIEGO vs. BROWNSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 54.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $85,664 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Brownsville
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. Brownsville, TX

Compared to San Diego, Brownsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

28.8% lower

Health

12.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

27.3% lower

Cost of Food

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San Diego, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Diego, CA vs. Brownsville, TX

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