Laredo, TX vs Temple, TX

Laredo is moderately more affordable than Temple, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Laredo scores 76 compared to 86 for Temple, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Temple 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 $1,174/month in Temple — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laredo is more affordable at $182,400 median vs $220,300.

Median household income in Laredo is $63,264 compared to $64,945 in Temple (-2.6%). Temple does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Laredo spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Temple.

Climate-wise, Laredo is notably warmer with an average of 74.6°F compared to 67.1°F in Temple. Temple receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 21.3" in Laredo.