salaryLaredo is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$167
👥 People living there
257,619
631,818
Commute to work
21.6 min
22.5 min
College degree
22%
33.8%
Own their home
64.1%
60.7%
Below poverty line
20.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Louisville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $46,350 | $74,680 | +61% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,480 | $46,830 | +44% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $30,180 | +37% in Louisville |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $56,520 | +36% in Louisville |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $62,440 | +35% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $63,280 | +34% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $102,650 | +34% in Louisville |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $35,950 | +28% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $64,221 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Louisville?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $72,097 in Louisville, 4% more in Louisville.