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
$1,242
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$204
👥 People living there
268,589
257,619
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.6 min
College degree
29%
22%
Own their home
61.9%
64.1%
Below poverty line
16%
20.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $77,110 | $46,350 | -40% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $46,140 | -35% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $60,400 | $41,540 | -31% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $78,640 | -27% in Laredo |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,200 | $34,420 | -24% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $47,220 | -24% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $22,020 | -23% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $59,100 | -22% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,242 in Fort Wayne.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $56,360 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Laredo?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $68,932 in Laredo, 4% more in Laredo.