salaryLaredo is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$127
👥 People living there
257,619
528,706
Commute to work
21.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
22%
37.1%
Own their home
64.1%
51.7%
Below poverty line
20.9%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $171,460 | +123% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $74,440 | +79% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $61,970 | +75% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $130,150 | +70% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,310 | $103,390 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $78,630 | +67% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $74,830 | +62% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $35,070 | +59% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $73,603 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $94,176 in Sacramento, 27% more in Sacramento.