salaryLaredo is 12% 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
$1,533
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$204
👥 People living there
2,328,253
257,619
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.6 min
College degree
36.6%
22%
Own their home
42.1%
64.1%
Below poverty line
19.9%
20.9%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 | Houston | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $78,640 | -34% in Laredo |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $47,220 | -30% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $83,910 | -26% in Laredo |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $63,410 | -25% in Laredo |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $46,350 | -24% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | $76,620 | -24% in Laredo |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $77,050 | -23% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $46,140 | -22% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $52,899 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Laredo?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $68,932 in Laredo, 1% more in Houston.