salaryLaredo is 28% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$109
👥 People living there
257,619
754,195
Commute to work
21.6 min
26 min
College degree
22%
68.4%
Own their home
64.1%
43.7%
Below poverty line
20.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $57,280 | +160% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $101,780 | +121% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $102,170 | +116% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $95,230 | +105% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $146,030 | +86% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $76,410 | +84% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $61,500 | +74% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $101,090 | +71% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 28% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $76,682 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Seattle?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $133,583 in Seattle, 48% more in Seattle.