salaryLaredo is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Winston-Salem to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$136
👥 People living there
257,619
252,037
Commute to work
21.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
22%
39.5%
Own their home
64.1%
55.6%
Below poverty line
20.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $73,320 | +55% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $35,730 | -40% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $29,550 | +34% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $45,810 | +30% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $57,440 | -30% in Winston-Salem |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $78,950 | +25% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $96,840 | +23% in Winston-Salem |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $34,600 | +23% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,457 in Winston-Salem.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $63,510 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 8% more in Laredo.