Moving from Jackson to Laredo (2026)

Laredo has a COL index of 79 vs 79 for Jackson (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 0% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$344 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
79 โ†’ 79
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,000 โ†’ $950
per month
State tax
4.7% โ†’ None
income tax
COL difference
79 โ†’ 79
0% more expensive

Salary needed in Laredo to match your Jackson lifestyle

Based on the 0% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in JacksonEquivalent in Laredo
$40K$40,000
$50K$50,000
$60K$60,000
$75K$75,000
$80K$80,000
$100K$100,000
$120K$120,000
$150K$150,000

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Save ~$68/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Jackson vs Laredo

ExpenseJacksonLaredo
Monthly take-home$4,447$4,741
1BR rent$1,000$950
Groceries$346$338
Transport$38$35
Utilities$178$168
Internet$55$58
Left after essentials$2,830$3,192

Frequently asked questions

Is Laredo cheaper than Jackson?

No. Laredo has a cost of living index of 79 vs 79 for Jackson (100 = US average). That's about 0% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Jackson to Laredo?

On a $75K salary, moving from Jackson to Laredo saves roughly $344/month on core expenses. That's ~$4,128/year.

What salary do I need in Laredo to match my Jackson lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Jackson, you'd need roughly $75,000/year in Laredo. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only