salaryLaredo is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$117
👥 People living there
257,619
288,512
Commute to work
21.6 min
22.1 min
College degree
22%
41.1%
Own their home
64.1%
45.3%
Below poverty line
20.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Louis for a more educated workforce, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $70,990 | +71% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $77,170 | +67% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $77,000 | +66% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $74,130 | +57% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $31,200 | +42% in St. Louis |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $37,690 | +34% in St. Louis |
| Customer Service Representative | $34,420 | $45,800 | +33% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,450 | $63,000 | +30% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $65,611 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $60,569 in St. Louis, 14% more in Laredo.