Laredo, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.5% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,561 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Houston
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Laredo, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher