salaryLaredo is 28% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$148
👥 People living there
257,619
222,758
Commute to work
21.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
22%
34.5%
Own their home
64.1%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $57,280 | +160% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $101,780 | +121% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $102,170 | +116% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $95,230 | +105% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $146,030 | +86% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $76,410 | +84% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $61,500 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $101,090 | +71% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 28% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $76,682 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $92,626 in Tacoma, 26% more in Tacoma.