salaryLaredo is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Omaha to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$131
👥 People living there
257,619
488,837
Commute to work
21.6 min
19.6 min
College degree
22%
40.1%
Own their home
64.1%
57.4%
Below poverty line
20.9%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $34,290 | +56% in Omaha |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $63,400 | +37% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $48,010 | +36% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $62,440 | +35% in Omaha |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $37,840 | +35% in Omaha |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $102,020 | +33% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $62,280 | +32% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,480 | $42,550 | +31% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,448 in Omaha.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $63,419 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Omaha?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $78,947 in Omaha, 13% more in Omaha.