salaryLaredo is 22% 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
$2,808
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$204
👥 People living there
276,375
257,619
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.6 min
College degree
33.2%
22%
Own their home
59.8%
64.1%
Below poverty line
8.7%
20.9%
Unemployment
8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista 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 | Chula Vista | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $77,050 | -45% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $41,540 | -43% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $47,220 | -41% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $28,120 | -39% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $46,140 | -39% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,020 | -39% in Laredo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $61,310 | -37% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $72,510 | $46,350 | -36% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $46,631 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Laredo?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $68,932 in Laredo, 69% more in Chula Vista.