Cost of living in Laredo, Texas
Webb County, TX
Population 267,731 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Laredo
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Laredo
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Laredo
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Laredo
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Laredo
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Laredo
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Laredo
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Laredo
What it costs to live in Laredo each month.
- Rent $959
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $348
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,173
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $693
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,493
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $693
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Laredo
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Laredo?
In Laredo, Texas, a one-bedroom apartment averages $959 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,173 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,493 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Laredo?
In Laredo, Texas, the average household income is $62,506 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,322 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Laredo?
The estimated cost of living in Laredo, Texas is approximately $2,695 per month for a single person, $4,007 for a couple, $6,469 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Laredo?
The combined sales tax rate in Laredo, Texas is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Laredo an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Laredo, Texas would need approximately $2,695 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,506 per year ($5,209 per month). Laredo has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Laredo?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Laredo, Texas is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 28.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Laredo?
The average home value in Laredo, Texas is $178,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,312, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Laredo compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP