Laredo is 12% 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
$1,711
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$204
👥 People living there
237,242
257,619
Commute to work
18.9 min
21.6 min
College degree
47.5%
22%
Own their home
63.2%
64.1%
Below poverty line
10.6%
20.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $22,020 | -39% in Laredo |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,480 | $32,480 | -27% in Laredo |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,640 | $34,420 | -26% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $46,140 | -25% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | $28,120 | -24% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $47,220 | -24% in Laredo |
| Medical Assistant | $46,310 | $35,320 | -24% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $99,510 | $76,620 | -23% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $53,027 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Laredo?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $68,932 in Laredo, 31% more in Boise City.