salaryLaredo is 31% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$99
👥 People living there
257,619
455,548
Commute to work
21.6 min
29.9 min
College degree
22%
35.6%
Own their home
64.1%
41.2%
Below poverty line
20.9%
14.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $75,740 | +82% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $135,560 | +76% in Long Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $82,990 | +76% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,310 | $101,860 | +66% in Long Beach |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $98,050 | +66% in Long Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $35,850 | +63% in Long Beach |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $125,830 | +60% in Long Beach |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $73,810 | +60% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 31% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $78,361 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $94,293 in Long Beach, 27% more in Long Beach.