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McAllen vs Laredo
McAllen and Laredo
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Laredo are under the US rate in this release, 4.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at McAllen to Laredo
In 2022-2023, 80 households filed a move from McAllen to Laredo (about 134 people, average adjusted gross income $63,425). 143 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $863 in McAllen and $901 in Laredo. McAllen has no state tax on wages. Laredo has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Laredo is 80% of the national level for the same work, against 80% in McAllen.
Laredo averages 231 sunny days, with July highs around 94°F and January nights around 51°F. McAllen is 237 sunny days, 97°F in July, 55°F in January. Commutes average 22 minutes in Laredo and 23 in McAllen.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 80 households moved McAllen → Laredo (about 134 people, average AGI $63,425). 143 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between McAllen and Laredo changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 141 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,150
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$800
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Questions
Is Laredo cheaper than McAllen after tax and rent?
No. Laredo leaves about $76 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $863 in McAllen and $901 in Laredo.
Does Laredo have state income tax?
Laredo is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from McAllen to Laredo?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.