salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,204
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$204
👥 People living there
189,177
257,619
Commute to work
21.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
24.5%
22%
Own their home
61.7%
64.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
20.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $81,690 | +44% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $59,100 | +28% in Laredo |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $125,900 | +22% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $41,540 | +17% in Laredo |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,350 | $34,420 | -10% in Laredo |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $35,120 | +9% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,140 | $83,910 | -7% in Laredo |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $77,050 | -5% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Brownsville and Laredo cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $60,685 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Laredo?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $68,932 in Laredo, 18% more in Laredo.