Killeen, TX vs Laredo, TX

Laredo is moderately more affordable than Killeen, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Killeen scores 83 compared to 76 for Laredo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Killeen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Killeen is $1,147/month compared to $1,001/month in Laredo — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laredo is more affordable at $182,400 median vs $196,000.

Median household income in Killeen is $58,339 compared to $63,264 in Laredo (-7.8%). Laredo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Killeen spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Laredo.

Climate-wise, Laredo is notably warmer with an average of 74.6°F compared to 67.4°F in Killeen. Killeen receives more rainfall at 33" per year compared to 21.3" in Laredo.