salaryLaredo is 18% 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
$2,087
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$204
👥 People living there
394,432
257,619
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.6 min
College degree
33.6%
22%
Own their home
62.4%
64.1%
Below poverty line
11.9%
20.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $47,220 | -52% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $78,640 | -45% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $22,020 | -44% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $28,120 | -37% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $63,410 | -37% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $41,540 | -36% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $83,910 | -34% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $59,100 | -33% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $49,322 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Laredo?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $68,932 in Laredo, 38% more in Aurora.