salaryLaredo is 15% 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
$1,789
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$204
👥 People living there
545,970
257,619
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
25.5%
22%
Own their home
50.1%
64.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
20.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $77,050 | -39% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $76,620 | -36% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $22,020 | -36% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $46,140 | -36% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $41,540 | -35% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $46,350 | -28% in Laredo |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $121,360 | -27% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,260 | $28,120 | -27% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $51,071 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Laredo?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $68,932 in Laredo, 11% more in Fresno.