Laredo is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Bernardino to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,021
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,659
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$72,707
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$422,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$2,594
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$143
👥 People living there
257,619
222,724
Commute to work
21.6 min
29.7 min
College degree
22%
13.1%
Own their home
64.1%
50%
Below poverty line
20.9%
18.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Bernardino for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $133,940 | +74% in San Bernardino |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $70,880 | +71% in San Bernardino |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,310 | $98,520 | +61% in San Bernardino |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $34,800 | +58% in San Bernardino |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $72,790 | +58% in San Bernardino |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $42,450 | +51% in San Bernardino |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $115,120 | +50% in San Bernardino |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $69,840 | +48% in San Bernardino |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or San Bernardino cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,021 in San Bernardino.
What salary do I need in San Bernardino to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $73,445 a year gives the same standard of living in San Bernardino.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or San Bernardino?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $72,707 in San Bernardino, 5% more in San Bernardino.