Brownsville, TX Cost Of Living
Brownsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Texas
In America
What is the cost of living in Brownsville, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Brownsville has an overall cost of living index of 75 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Texas, Brownsville has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Texas's index of 94.
The standard of living in Brownsville ranks as #35 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Brownsville ranks as the #6,383 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
Brownsville Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
| Living Expense | Brownsville | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 76 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 82 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 82 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
Brownsville, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Brownsville | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,400 | $187,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $754 | $1,082 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $40,924 | $63,826 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.3x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.22x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Brownsville Services Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.89 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $8.82 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Brownsville Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.64 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $0.96 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.74 | $2.05 |
Detailed Brownsville Health Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $8.0 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $21.89 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.18 | $2.34 |
Detailed Brownsville Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.23 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.07 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $7.49 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $63.33 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $88.33 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $75.56 | $99.13 |
Detailed Brownsville Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.93 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $46.0 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $186.77 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $185.48 | $175.64 |
Brownsville SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Brownsville
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Brownsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg, TX | 97,734 | 81 | 1.1x |
| Pharr, TX | 78,689 | 75 | 1.0x |
| Harlingen, TX | 65,028 | 75 | 1.0x |
| Weslaco, TX | 41,103 | 74 | 1.0x |
| San Benito, TX | 24,259 | 70 | 0.9x |
| Alamo, TX | 19,851 | 75 | 1.0x |
| Mercedes, TX | 16,561 | 69 | 0.9x |
| Donna, TX | 16,381 | 70 | 0.9x |
| Raymondville, TX | 10,950 | 69 | 0.9x |
| Los Fresnos, TX | 7,767 | 73 | 1.0x |
