salaryLaredo is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$164
👥 People living there
257,619
319,758
Commute to work
21.6 min
26.2 min
College degree
22%
42.5%
Own their home
64.1%
39.5%
Below poverty line
20.9%
14.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $35,410 | +61% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $72,860 | +54% in Orlando |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $37,970 | +35% in Orlando |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $100,740 | +31% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $100,440 | +28% in Orlando |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $43,800 | +24% in Orlando |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $78,630 | +24% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $45,520 | -23% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $69,979 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Orlando?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $78,014 in Orlando, 12% more in Orlando.