HEAD TO HEAD
Brownsville vs Jackson
Brownsville and Jackson split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Brownsville, TX
wins 2 of 5 factors
Jackson, TN
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Brownsville | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 | 93 |
| Affordable to rent | 78 | 79 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 87 | 88 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 71 ◆ | 61 |
| Big-city amenities | 69 ◆ | 40 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Brownsville | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $207K | $208K |
| Typical rent | $1,460/mo | $1,434/mo |
| Average temperature | 24.3°C | 18°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.98 kWh/m²/day | 4.64 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #130 | #246 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.