Cost of Living in Brownsville, TX
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
84.6
100 = national avg
-15.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$37,224
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$87,984
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing89.2
Food87.2
Transportation74.4
Healthcare89.8
Utilities90.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$866
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,047
per month
The overall cost of living index in Brownsville is 84.6, which is 15.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,224 per year to cover basic expenses.