City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 90 in Laredo, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 99, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Laredo is cheaper. Median rent is $1,030 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Laredo and Frisco is significant: $63,915 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,030 in Laredo and $2,014 in Frisco.
This is a genuine split. Laredo wins on cost of living and Frisco wins on the job market and safety. 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
Laredo and Frisco are 422 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,030 a month in Laredo to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $984 a month (96%).
Median household income goes from $63,915 in Laredo to $150,212 in Frisco, up $86,297 (135%).
The crime index goes from 90 in Laredo to 43 in Frisco, down 47 points (52%).
The move
Frisco and Laredo are 422 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,030 a month in Laredo, down $984 a month (49%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $63,915 in Laredo, down $86,297 (57%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 90 in Laredo, up 47 points (109%).
Laredo, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
49% cheaper
Laredo rent is 49% cheaper than Frisco
Laredo
Winner$1,030/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,030 a month in Laredo versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Laredo is 49% cheaper. That's roughly $984/month back in your pocket ($11,808/year). Over five years that's $59,040 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 Frisco, 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
135% higher
Frisco's median income is 135% higher than Laredo
Laredo
$63,915
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $63,915 in Laredo, so typical pay runs 135% higher in Frisco (about $86,297 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, Frisco 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
52% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 52% lower than Laredo
Laredo
90 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 90 in Laredo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 52% lower in Frisco. 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, Frisco 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
Laredo and Frisco are about even on typical weather.
Laredo
73°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Frisco
68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Laredo averages about 73°F (81°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Laredo sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco sits near 68°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
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 49% 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.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Frisco is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 135% higher here ($150,212). Start with Frisco if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 52% lower than Laredo (43 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
Rent is the clearest fork: Laredo at $1,030/month versus $2,014 in Frisco ($984 apart). Frisco median income is $150,212 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 Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 63/100 in Laredo and 86/100 in Frisco.
Laredo clears the bar on housing cost in this dataset. Frisco deserves a serious look only when your $150,212 income offer in Frisco outweighs saving $984/month in Laredo.
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