salaryLaredo is 16% 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
$1,775
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,560
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$85,748
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$303,000
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,191
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$186
$204
👥 People living there
963,194
257,619
Commute to work
27.1 min
21.6 min
College degree
32%
22%
Own their home
57%
64.1%
Below poverty line
13.1%
20.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Worth 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 | Fort Worth | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $47,220 | -37% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $83,910 | -32% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $78,640 | -29% in Laredo |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $125,900 | -25% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $46,350 | -24% in Laredo |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $77,050 | -24% in Laredo |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $34,420 | -23% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $82,620 | $63,410 | -23% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Worth or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Fort Worth?
About $50,610 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Fort Worth or Laredo?
The typical household earns $85,748 in Fort Worth and $68,932 in Laredo, 24% more in Fort Worth.