salaryLaredo is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tallahassee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$208
👥 People living there
257,619
201,875
Commute to work
21.6 min
19.1 min
College degree
22%
51.3%
Own their home
64.1%
40.6%
Below poverty line
20.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $34,850 | +58% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $65,000 | +38% in Tallahassee |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $34,610 | +23% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $95,250 | +21% in Tallahassee |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $90,840 | +19% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $125,900 | $103,320 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $67,200 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $54,090 | +17% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,480 in Tallahassee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $64,804 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 11% more in Laredo.