Brownsville, PA vs Export, PA

Brownsville is moderately more affordable than Export, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Brownsville scores 59 compared to 66 for Export, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Export 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 $745/month in Export — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brownsville is more affordable at $63,900 median vs $128,800.

Median household income in Brownsville is $28,656 compared to $55,208 in Export (-48.1%). While Export 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 16.2% in Export.