salaryLaredo is 25% 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
$3,180
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$204
👥 People living there
228,295
257,619
Commute to work
30.3 min
21.6 min
College degree
63.9%
22%
Own their home
60.8%
64.1%
Below poverty line
5.2%
20.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $47,220 | -62% in Laredo |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $77,050 | -59% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $41,540 | -53% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $46,140 | -50% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $59,100 | -48% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $78,640 | -48% in Laredo |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $121,360 | -45% in Laredo |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $82,440 | -44% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $45,128 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Laredo?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $68,932 in Laredo, 184% more in Fremont.