salaryLaredo is 27% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$168
👥 People living there
257,619
990,138
Commute to work
21.6 min
27.3 min
College degree
22%
47.3%
Own their home
64.1%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.9%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $141,960 | +201% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $216,740 | +181% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $152,100 | +157% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $125,900 | $301,320 | +139% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $107,560 | +132% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $163,860 | +108% in San Jose |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $91,030 | +97% in San Jose |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $80,190 | +93% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $76,192 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or San Jose?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $157,922 in San Jose, 56% more in San Jose.