salaryLaredo is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$179
👥 People living there
257,619
1,479,835
Commute to work
21.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
22%
29%
Own their home
64.1%
52.2%
Below poverty line
20.9%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $65,950 | +40% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $28,110 | +28% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $99,790 | +27% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $58,180 | +26% in San Antonio |
| Customer Service Representative | $34,420 | $42,720 | +24% in San Antonio |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $78,650 | +24% in San Antonio |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $34,860 | +24% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $57,010 | +24% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,463 in San Antonio.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $65,354 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $70,163 in San Antonio, 2% more in San Antonio.