salaryLaredo is 33% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$127
👥 People living there
257,619
439,418
Commute to work
21.6 min
29.8 min
College degree
22%
48.7%
Own their home
64.1%
42.3%
Below poverty line
20.9%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $123,250 | +161% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $186,610 | +142% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $89,200 | +115% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $92,830 | +101% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $113,700 | +92% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $149,990 | +91% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,360 | $219,080 | +81% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,440 | $146,760 | +78% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 33% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $79,773 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Oakland?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $109,576 in Oakland, 37% more in Oakland.