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
$2,270
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$204
👥 People living there
280,262
257,619
Commute to work
25.9 min
21.6 min
College degree
48.2%
22%
Own their home
73.1%
64.1%
Below poverty line
5.3%
20.9%
Unemployment
3.5%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $22,020 | -54% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $47,220 | -37% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $41,540 | -31% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,170 | $28,120 | -28% in Laredo |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $32,480 | -28% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $46,350 | -27% in Laredo |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $56,850 | -27% in Laredo |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,410 | $34,420 | -26% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $50,499 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Laredo?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $68,932 in Laredo, 92% more in Gilbert.