salaryLaredo is 6% 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
$1,516
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$204
👥 People living there
317,419
257,619
Commute to work
21.3 min
21.6 min
College degree
24.4%
22%
Own their home
57.9%
64.1%
Below poverty line
17.1%
20.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi 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 | Corpus Christi | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $59,410 | $46,140 | -22% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $59,390 | $46,350 | -22% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $59,100 | +21% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $95,160 | $76,620 | -19% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $75,580 | $63,410 | -16% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $47,220 | -16% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $78,640 | -13% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $41,540 | -12% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,516 in Corpus Christi.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $56,300 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Laredo?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $68,932 in Laredo, 5% more in Corpus Christi.