salaryLaredo is 21% 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
$2,334
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$204
👥 People living there
214,169
257,619
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
21.4%
22%
Own their home
66.8%
64.1%
Below poverty line
9.9%
20.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $47,122 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Laredo?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $68,932 in Laredo, 61% more in Fontana.