Laredo is 9% 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
$1,379
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$204
👥 People living there
311,224
257,619
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
41.8%
22%
Own their home
39.8%
64.1%
Below poverty line
25.5%
20.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $22,020 | -40% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $47,220 | -38% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $41,540 | -31% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $46,350 | -29% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $46,140 | -27% in Laredo |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $34,420 | -26% in Laredo |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $48,450 | -22% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $98,220 | $76,620 | -22% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $54,707 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Laredo?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $68,932 in Laredo, 17% more in Laredo.