salaryLaredo is 23% 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
$2,597
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$204
👥 People living there
190,748
257,619
Commute to work
27.1 min
21.6 min
College degree
47.2%
22%
Own their home
35.2%
64.1%
Below poverty line
12.9%
20.9%
Unemployment
8.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale 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 | Glendale | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $41,540 | -45% in Laredo |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $77,050 | -43% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $47,220 | -43% in Laredo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,310 | -40% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $59,100 | -40% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,020 | -39% in Laredo |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $78,640 | -38% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $46,140 | -37% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $45,941 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Laredo?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $68,932 in Laredo, 38% more in Glendale.