salaryLaredo is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Laredo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,666
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$204
👥 People living there
236,254
257,619
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.6 min
College degree
77.1%
22%
Own their home
41.3%
64.1%
Below poverty line
7.4%
20.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $22,020 | -52% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $78,640 | -50% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $47,220 | -46% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $46,140 | -39% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $63,410 | -38% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $71,860 | $46,350 | -35% in Laredo |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $125,900 | -35% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,920 | $28,120 | -34% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $47,917 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Laredo?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $68,932 in Laredo, 122% more in Arlington.