salaryLaredo is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$168
👥 People living there
257,619
511,764
Commute to work
21.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
22%
32.5%
Own their home
64.1%
64.4%
Below poverty line
20.9%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $47,530 | +116% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $74,590 | +58% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $60,320 | +45% in Mesa |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $39,170 | +39% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,480 | $44,950 | +38% in Mesa |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $63,750 | +38% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $56,850 | $78,080 | +37% in Mesa |
| Customer Service Representative | $34,420 | $46,410 | +35% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $71,288 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Mesa?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $89,248 in Mesa, 23% more in Mesa.