salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Wichita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$145
👥 People living there
257,619
397,945
Commute to work
21.6 min
18.4 min
College degree
22%
31.1%
Own their home
64.1%
58.9%
Below poverty line
20.9%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, lower unemployment.
- Pick Wichita for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $37,300 | +69% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $65,670 | +42% in Wichita |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $63,890 | +35% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $60,940 | +31% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $41,900 | -29% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $60,840 | -26% in Wichita |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $79,270 | +25% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $48,450 | $59,520 | +23% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Laredo and Wichita cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $61,373 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Wichita?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $69,693 in Wichita, 1% more in Wichita.