Side-by-side
Laredo vs Brownsville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Laredo, TX73 | Brownsville, TX65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 65 |
| Affordability | 93 | 94 |
| Housing | 91 | 82 |
| Jobs | 37 | 22 |
| Safety | 86 | 61 |
| Climate | 88 | 96 |
| Amenities | 21 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,617 | $3,502 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $962 | $866 |
| Median home value | $182,400 | $122,400 |
| Median HH income | $63,264 | $48,675 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 7.7% |
| Population | 255.9K | 188K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 44° | 94° / 52° |
| Sunny days / yr | 259 | 256 |