salaryLaredo is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Little Rock to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$154
👥 People living there
257,619
203,436
Commute to work
21.6 min
18.5 min
College degree
22%
44.6%
Own their home
64.1%
53.5%
Below poverty line
20.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Little Rock for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $62,790 | +33% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $54,840 | -33% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $125,900 | $97,870 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $48,110 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Truck Driver | $49,010 | $57,050 | +16% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $48,050 | +16% in Little Rock |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,480 | $37,440 | +15% in Little Rock |
| Physician Assistant | $124,120 | $109,110 | -12% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,277 in Little Rock.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $61,662 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $67,949 in Little Rock, 1% more in Laredo.