Tacoma, Washington vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 37.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $24,881 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Tacoma, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.9% lower