Laredo is 13% 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
$1,999
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$204
👥 People living there
505,268
257,619
Commute to work
26.5 min
21.6 min
College degree
59.2%
22%
Own their home
46.4%
64.1%
Below poverty line
16.9%
20.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $47,220 | -40% in Laredo |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $81,690 | +34% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $83,910 | -30% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $78,640 | -29% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $85,820 | $63,410 | -26% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $59,100 | +25% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | $28,120 | -24% in Laredo |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $77,050 | -23% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $52,143 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Laredo?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $68,932 in Laredo, 34% more in Atlanta.