salaryLaredo is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$155
👥 People living there
257,619
208,772
Commute to work
21.6 min
19.3 min
College degree
22%
30%
Own their home
64.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
20.9%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $45,310 | +106% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $77,310 | +68% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $77,170 | +63% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $73,580 | +59% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $89,120 | +51% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $59,490 | +43% in Rochester |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $38,380 | +36% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $103,690 | +32% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $66,955 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Rochester?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $50,919 in Rochester, 35% more in Laredo.