City comparison
Yes. Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 90 in Laredo, and its violent crime index is 37 versus 99, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Laredo is cheaper. Median rent is $1,030 a month versus $2,110 in Gilbert.
The income gap between Gilbert and Laredo is significant: $122,551 median household versus $63,915. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $2,110 in Gilbert and $1,030 in Laredo.
This is a genuine split. Gilbert wins on the job market and safety and Laredo wins on cost of living. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
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
Gilbert and Laredo are 835 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,110 a month in Gilbert to $1,030 a month in Laredo, down $1,080 a month (51%).
Median household income goes from $122,551 in Gilbert to $63,915 in Laredo, down $58,636 (48%).
The crime index goes from 47 in Gilbert to 90 in Laredo, up 43 points (91%).
The move
Laredo and Gilbert are 835 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,030 a month in Laredo to $2,110 a month in Gilbert, up $1,080 a month (105%).
Median household income goes from $63,915 in Laredo to $122,551 in Gilbert, up $58,636 (92%).
The crime index goes from 90 in Laredo to 47 in Gilbert, down 43 points (48%).
Gilbert, AZ
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Laredo, TX
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Rent
51% cheaper
Laredo rent is 51% cheaper than Gilbert
Gilbert
$2,110/mo
Laredo
Winner$1,030/mo
Typical rent runs $1,030 a month in Laredo versus $2,110 in Gilbert, so Laredo is 51% cheaper. That's roughly $1,080/month back in your pocket ($12,960/year). Over five years that's $64,800 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 Gilbert, 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
92% higher
Gilbert's median income is 92% higher than Laredo
Gilbert
Winner$122,551
Laredo
$63,915
Median household income is $122,551 in Gilbert versus $63,915 in Laredo, so typical pay runs 92% higher in Gilbert (about $58,636 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, Gilbert 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
48% lower crime
Gilbert's crime index is 48% lower than Laredo
Gilbert
Winner47 (100 = avg)
Laredo
90 (100 = avg)
Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 90 in Laredo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 48% lower in Gilbert. 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, Gilbert is the easier city. Laredo can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Gilbert and Laredo are about even on typical weather.
Gilbert
80°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 100/100
Laredo
73°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Gilbert averages about 80°F (87°F highs); Laredo averages about 73°F (81°F highs). Gilbert sits near 80°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Laredo sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Gilbert is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 92% higher here ($122,551). Start with Gilbert if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Gilbert is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 48% lower than Laredo (47 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.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Laredo
Laredo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 51% 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.
Bottom line
Rent is the clearest fork: Laredo at $1,030/month versus $2,110 in Gilbert ($1,080 apart). Gilbert median income is $122,551 against $63,915 in Laredo, so the cheaper lease does not always pair with the stronger local wage base.
Laredo rent at $1,030/month is still below Gilbert's $2,110, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 83/100 in Gilbert and 63/100 in Laredo.
If housing cost drives your move, Laredo is the stronger match ($1,030/month rent against $2,110). If an employer or family tie already points to Gilbert, treat $2,110/month rent and $122,551 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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