salaryLaredo is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$162
👥 People living there
257,619
401,618
Commute to work
21.6 min
24.8 min
College degree
22%
45.7%
Own their home
64.1%
50.3%
Below poverty line
20.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $37,070 | +68% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $75,210 | +59% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $103,670 | +32% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $37,010 | +32% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $100,570 | +31% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $44,480 | +26% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $52,130 | +25% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $83,910 | $105,080 | +25% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $69,615 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Tampa?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $81,400 in Tampa, 15% more in Tampa.