salaryLaredo is 11% 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
$1,881
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$204
👥 People living there
903,844
257,619
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
48%
22%
Own their home
51%
64.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
20.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $59,100 | +53% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $47,220 | -43% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $22,020 | -40% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $63,410 | -32% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $78,640 | -30% in Laredo |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $81,690 | +29% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $102,370 | $76,620 | -25% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $83,910 | -24% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $53,595 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Laredo?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $68,932 in Laredo, 28% more in Charlotte.