Laredo, Texas vs. Gainesville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Texas is 7.7% cheaper than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,159 in Gainesville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Texas is cheaper than Laredo, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Gainesville, TX
Compared to Laredo, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher