Laredo, TX vs Tyler, TX

Laredo is moderately more affordable than Tyler, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Laredo scores 76 compared to 87 for Tyler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tyler 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 $1,199/month in Tyler — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laredo is more affordable at $182,400 median vs $216,400.

Median household income in Laredo is $63,264 compared to $65,527 in Tyler (-3.5%). Tyler 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 22% in Tyler.

Climate-wise, Laredo is notably warmer with an average of 74.6°F compared to 66.6°F in Tyler. Tyler receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 21.3" in Laredo.