salaryLaredo is 7% 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
$1,364
$1,110
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,063
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$68,932
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$193,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
87.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,531
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$204
👥 People living there
222,791
257,619
Commute to work
19.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
47.2%
22%
Own their home
58.3%
64.1%
Below poverty line
12.6%
20.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Laredo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $78,640 | -42% in Laredo |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $82,440 | +32% in Laredo |
| Civil Engineer | $105,760 | $76,620 | -28% in Laredo |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $81,690 | +27% in Laredo |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $59,100 | +23% in Laredo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,350 | $83,910 | -22% in Laredo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $22,020 | -21% in Laredo |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $46,140 | -21% in Laredo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Laredo cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,364 in Huntsville.
What salary do I need in Laredo to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $56,057 a year gives the same standard of living in Laredo.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Laredo?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $68,932 in Laredo, 17% more in Huntsville.