salaryLaredo is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Overland Park to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$141
👥 People living there
257,619
200,306
Commute to work
21.6 min
19.7 min
College degree
22%
63.7%
Own their home
64.1%
60.5%
Below poverty line
20.9%
5.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Overland Park for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $46,140 | $76,860 | +67% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $76,150 | +64% in Overland Park |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $36,080 | +64% in Overland Park |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $72,580 | +54% in Overland Park |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $61,810 | +49% in Overland Park |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $37,370 | +33% in Overland Park |
| HVAC Technician | $48,450 | $62,680 | +29% in Overland Park |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $98,860 | +29% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,810 in Overland Park.
What salary do I need in Overland Park to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $63,855 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $113,063 in Overland Park, 39% more in Overland Park.