Laredo is 13% 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
$2,044
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$204
👥 People living there
332,141
257,619
Commute to work
24.3 min
21.6 min
College degree
37.4%
22%
Own their home
66.1%
64.1%
Below poverty line
9%
20.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson 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 | Henderson | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $47,220 | -37% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $46,140 | -35% in Laredo |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $41,540 | -33% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $76,620 | -28% in Laredo |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,800 | $28,120 | -28% in Laredo |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $77,050 | -26% in Laredo |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $56,850 | -25% in Laredo |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,210 | $82,440 | -25% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $52,062 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Laredo?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $68,932 in Laredo, 41% more in Henderson.