City comparison
No. Laredo's crime index is 90 versus 200 in Colorado Springs, and its violent crime index is 99 versus 204, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Laredo is cheaper. Median rent is $1,030 a month versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs.
Safety is where Colorado Springs and Laredo split most clearly. Laredo scores 110 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,648 in Colorado Springs and $1,030 in Laredo.
Laredo is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Colorado Springs makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Laredo is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Laredo at $1,030 average has pockets that run $830 and others at $1,430: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Colorado Springs and Laredo are 840 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs to $1,030 a month in Laredo, down $618 a month (38%).
Median household income goes from $84,818 in Colorado Springs to $63,915 in Laredo, down $20,903 (25%).
The crime index goes from 200 in Colorado Springs to 90 in Laredo, down 110 points (55%).
The move
Laredo and Colorado Springs are 840 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,030 a month in Laredo to $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs, up $618 a month (60%).
Median household income goes from $63,915 in Laredo to $84,818 in Colorado Springs, up $20,903 (33%).
The crime index goes from 90 in Laredo to 200 in Colorado Springs, up 110 points (122%).
Colorado Springs, CO
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Laredo, TX
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Rent
38% cheaper
Laredo rent is 38% cheaper than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$1,648/mo
Laredo
Winner$1,030/mo
Typical rent runs $1,030 a month in Laredo versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs, so Laredo is 38% cheaper. That's roughly $618/month back in your pocket ($7,416/year). Over five years that's $37,080 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Colorado Springs, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Laredo is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
33% higher
Colorado Springs's median income is 33% higher than Laredo
Colorado Springs
Winner$84,818
Laredo
$63,915
Median household income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $63,915 in Laredo, so typical pay runs 33% higher in Colorado Springs (about $20,903 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Colorado Springs is the stronger labor market on paper. Laredo can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
55% lower crime
Laredo's crime index is 55% lower than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
200 (100 = avg)
Laredo
Winner90 (100 = avg)
Laredo's crime index is 90 versus 200 in Colorado Springs (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 55% lower in Laredo. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Laredo is the easier city. Colorado Springs can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
39% more comfortable
Laredo weather is 39% more comfortable than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
55°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 72/100
Laredo
Winner73°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Colorado Springs averages about 55°F (63°F highs); Laredo averages about 73°F (81°F highs). Colorado Springs averages around 55°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Laredo sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Laredo scores 39% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Colorado Springs if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Colorado Springs is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 33% higher here ($84,818). Start with Colorado Springs if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Laredo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 38% cheaper here at about $1,030 a month. Choose Laredo if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Laredo if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (73°F) beat Colorado Springs on this page's weather index by 39%. Colorado Springs may pay more or cost less, but Laredo is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Laredo is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 55% lower than Colorado Springs (90 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Laredo: Laredo scores 63/100 versus 39/100 in Colorado Springs, with typical rent at $1,030 versus $1,648. I would vet the exact ZIP in Colorado Springs before trading 24 safety points for housing savings.
Colorado Springs still pays more locally ($84,818 median income vs $63,915), which can offset the lease if your field pays Colorado Springs rates.
Median income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $63,915 in Laredo.
Pick Laredo when you want the stronger safety signal (63/100). Otherwise, Colorado Springs's case rests on a Colorado Springs ZIP you trust at $1,648 rent.
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