Cost of Living in Laredo, TX
Population 255,949 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Laredo cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $182,000, rents near $1,001 a month. A poverty rate near 21% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Laredo
The median home value in Laredo is $182,400 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,001/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,264/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 85.9°F and lows of 63.3°F. Overall, Laredo has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 68 | 74 | 81 | 88 | 93 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 94 | 87 | 77 | 69 |
| Low °F | 47 | 51 | 58 | 64 | 71 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 72 | 65 | 56 | 48 |
| Precip" | 0.90 | 0.83 | 1.60 | 1.47 | 2.76 | 2.50 | 2.11 | 1.68 | 3.64 | 1.75 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Laredo, TX?
Laredo has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.
What is average rent in Laredo, TX?
The median gross rent in Laredo is $1,001 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Laredo?
The median home value in Laredo is $182,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Laredo?
The median household income in Laredo is $63,264 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Laredo, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Laredo is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Laredo, TX affordable?
Yes, Laredo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Laredo?
Laredo has average high temperatures of 85.9°F and average lows of 63.3°F. Annual precipitation is 21.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Laredo at a Glance
- Population
- 255,949
- Median Income
- $63,264
- Home Value
- $182,400
- Median Rent
- $1,001/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 85.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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