Laredo is 28% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$147
👥 People living there
257,619
345,482
Commute to work
21.6 min
21.9 min
College degree
22%
41.5%
Own their home
64.1%
48.9%
Below poverty line
20.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $60,250 | +174% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $94,310 | +127% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $100,270 | +117% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $139,260 | +81% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $81,120 | +75% in Urban Honolulu |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $42,450 | +51% in Urban Honolulu |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $113,940 | +45% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $124,120 | $170,060 | +37% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 28% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $76,564 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 26% more in Urban Honolulu.