salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mobile to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$196
👥 People living there
257,619
203,416
Commute to work
21.6 min
22.8 min
College degree
22%
32%
Own their home
64.1%
54%
Below poverty line
20.9%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Mobile for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $47,000 | -42% in Mobile |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $107,810 | +41% in Mobile |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $106,690 | +36% in Mobile |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $61,720 | +34% in Mobile |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $59,410 | +28% in Mobile |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $60,340 | +28% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,440 | $60,710 | -26% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $26,860 | +22% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Laredo and Mobile cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $60,788 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Mobile?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $57,762 in Mobile, 19% more in Laredo.