salaryLaredo is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$161
👥 People living there
257,619
456,349
Commute to work
21.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
22%
40.9%
Own their home
64.1%
65.1%
Below poverty line
20.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $39,020 | +77% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $69,560 | +47% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $62,350 | +35% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $61,870 | +33% in Virginia Beach |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $36,280 | +29% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $100,340 | +28% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $59,690 | -27% in Virginia Beach |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $79,450 | +25% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $67,580 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 31% more in Virginia Beach.