salaryLaredo is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$143
👥 People living there
257,619
547,073
Commute to work
21.6 min
21.9 min
College degree
22%
31.1%
Own their home
64.1%
51.8%
Below poverty line
20.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Tucson for a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $36,490 | +66% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $56,850 | $75,940 | +34% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $37,500 | +33% in Tucson |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,480 | $42,940 | +32% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $59,480 | +29% in Tucson |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $59,070 | +27% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $59,540 | +26% in Tucson |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $44,380 | +26% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $66,859 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Tucson?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $61,553 in Tucson, 12% more in Laredo.