Laredo, TX vs Mission, TX

Mission is moderately more affordable than Laredo, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Laredo scores 76 compared to 72 for Mission, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Laredo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Laredo is $1,001/month compared to $931/month in Mission — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mission is more affordable at $160,800 median vs $182,400.

Median household income in Laredo is $63,264 compared to $60,813 in Mission (+4%). The higher salaries in Laredo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Laredo spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Mission.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (74.6°F vs 77.4°F). Mission receives more rainfall at 22.2" per year compared to 21.3" in Laredo.