salaryLaredo is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,110
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$149
👥 People living there
257,619
207,055
Commute to work
21.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
22%
35.2%
Own their home
64.1%
42.8%
Below poverty line
20.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $90,300 | +91% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $82,260 | +77% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $73,010 | +76% in Worcester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $36,840 | +67% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $75,510 | +64% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $44,250 | +57% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $48,450 | $73,800 | +52% in Worcester |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $94,070 | +48% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $70,741 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Worcester?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $75,605 in Worcester, 9% more in Worcester.