Lubbock, Texas vs. Laredo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laredo, Texas is 1.6% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $30,483 in Laredo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laredo, Texas is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% more expensive in Laredo
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Laredo, TX
Compared to Lubbock, Laredo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower