salaryLaredo is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$96
👥 People living there
257,619
681,294
Commute to work
21.6 min
30 min
College degree
22%
64.2%
Own their home
64.1%
41.5%
Below poverty line
20.9%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $46,040 | +109% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $156,460 | +99% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $87,160 | +85% in Washington |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $75,930 | +65% in Washington |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $102,140 | +61% in Washington |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $71,860 | +55% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $125,900 | $195,190 | +55% in Washington |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $42,920 | +53% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Washington cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $75,130 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Washington?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $118,495 in Washington, 42% more in Washington.