salaryLaredo 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
$1,611
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$204
👥 People living there
914,802
257,619
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.6 min
College degree
38.2%
22%
Own their home
44.1%
64.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
20.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $22,020 | -41% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $47,220 | -39% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $41,540 | -38% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $46,140 | -29% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $46,350 | -27% in Laredo |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $34,420 | -26% in Laredo |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $48,450 | -25% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $78,640 | -23% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $54,650 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Laredo?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $68,932 in Laredo, 3% more in Columbus.