salaryLaredo is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Stockton to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$204
👥 People living there
257,619
322,326
Commute to work
21.6 min
31.7 min
College degree
22%
20%
Own their home
64.1%
53.9%
Below poverty line
20.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Stockton for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $134,580 | +75% in Stockton |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $69,160 | +66% in Stockton |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $76,410 | +66% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,310 | $97,400 | +59% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $34,460 | +56% in Stockton |
| HVAC Technician | $48,450 | $75,710 | +56% in Stockton |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $73,650 | +56% in Stockton |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $116,990 | +53% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $72,512 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Stockton?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $86,180 in Stockton, 20% more in Stockton.