salaryLaredo is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Milwaukee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$156
👥 People living there
257,619
566,973
Commute to work
21.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
22%
27.4%
Own their home
64.1%
41.8%
Below poverty line
20.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $46,350 | $84,700 | +83% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $77,800 | +69% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $125,490 | +60% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $73,880 | +56% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $63,910 | +54% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $49,590 | +40% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $34,420 | $47,840 | +39% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,480 | $44,840 | +38% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $66,887 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 18% more in Laredo.