salaryLaredo is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Pittsburgh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$114
👥 People living there
257,619
304,759
Commute to work
21.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
22%
49.1%
Own their home
64.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
20.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $35,470 | +61% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $70,100 | +51% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $69,340 | +50% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $61,180 | +47% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $63,190 | +34% in Pittsburgh |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $100,680 | +31% in Pittsburgh |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,480 | $41,830 | +29% in Pittsburgh |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $36,130 | +28% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $65,323 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 3% more in Pittsburgh.