Brownsville, PA vs DuBois, PA

Brownsville is moderately more affordable than DuBois, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Brownsville scores 59 compared to 69 for DuBois, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of DuBois can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brownsville is $672/month compared to $848/month in DuBois — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brownsville is more affordable at $63,900 median vs $114,900.

Median household income in Brownsville is $28,656 compared to $58,626 in DuBois (-51.1%). While DuBois is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brownsville spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in DuBois.

Climate-wise, Brownsville is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 47.8°F in DuBois. DuBois receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 41.3" in Brownsville.