salaryLaredo is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$163
👥 People living there
257,619
319,069
Commute to work
21.6 min
31.3 min
College degree
22%
25.7%
Own their home
64.1%
56.8%
Below poverty line
20.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $133,940 | +74% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $70,880 | +71% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,310 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $34,800 | +58% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $72,790 | +58% in Riverside |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $42,450 | +51% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $115,120 | +50% in Riverside |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $69,840 | +48% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $73,445 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Riverside?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $98,192 in Riverside, 30% more in Riverside.