salaryLaredo is 18% 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
$2,065
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$204
👥 People living there
718,877
257,619
Commute to work
24.9 min
21.6 min
College degree
56.5%
22%
Own their home
48.8%
64.1%
Below poverty line
11.2%
20.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver 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 | Denver | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $47,220 | -52% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $78,640 | -45% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $22,020 | -44% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $28,120 | -37% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $63,410 | -37% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $41,540 | -36% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $83,910 | -34% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $59,100 | -33% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $49,322 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Laredo?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $68,932 in Laredo, 48% more in Denver.