salaryLaredo 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
$1,887
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$204
👥 People living there
179,898
257,619
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.6 min
College degree
38.5%
22%
Own their home
66.4%
64.1%
Below poverty line
9.5%
20.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,196 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Laredo?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $68,932 in Laredo, 46% more in Aurora.