City comparison
No. Laredo's crime index is 90 versus 138 in Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 99 versus 122, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Laredo is cheaper. Median rent is $1,030 a month versus $1,563 in Las Vegas.
Safety is where Las Vegas and Laredo split most clearly. Laredo scores 48 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,563 in Las Vegas and $1,030 in Laredo.
This is a genuine split. Las Vegas wins on the job market and Laredo wins on cost of living 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
Las Vegas and Laredo are 1,093 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,563 a month in Las Vegas to $1,030 a month in Laredo, down $533 a month (34%).
Median household income goes from $73,877 in Las Vegas to $63,915 in Laredo, down $9,962 (13%).
The crime index goes from 138 in Las Vegas to 90 in Laredo, down 48 points (35%).
The move
Laredo and Las Vegas are 1,093 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,030 a month in Laredo to $1,563 a month in Las Vegas, up $533 a month (52%).
Median household income goes from $63,915 in Laredo to $73,877 in Las Vegas, up $9,962 (16%).
The crime index goes from 90 in Laredo to 138 in Las Vegas, up 48 points (53%).
Las Vegas, NV
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Laredo, TX
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Rent
34% cheaper
Laredo rent is 34% cheaper than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$1,563/mo
Laredo
Winner$1,030/mo
Typical rent runs $1,030 a month in Laredo versus $1,563 in Las Vegas, so Laredo is 34% cheaper. That's roughly $533/month back in your pocket ($6,396/year). Over five years that's $31,980 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 Las Vegas, 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
16% higher
Las Vegas's median income is 16% higher than Laredo
Las Vegas
Winner$73,877
Laredo
$63,915
Median household income is $73,877 in Las Vegas versus $63,915 in Laredo, so typical pay runs 16% higher in Las Vegas (about $9,962 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, Las Vegas 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
35% lower crime
Laredo's crime index is 35% lower than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
138 (100 = avg)
Laredo
Winner90 (100 = avg)
Laredo's crime index is 90 versus 138 in Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 35% 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. Las Vegas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Las Vegas and Laredo are about even on typical weather.
Las Vegas
71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Laredo
73°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); Laredo averages about 73°F (81°F highs). Las Vegas sits near 71°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
Las Vegas is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 16% higher here ($73,877). Start with Las Vegas if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Laredo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 34% 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.
Laredo is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 35% lower than Las Vegas (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
On rent alone, Laredo undercuts Las Vegas by $533/month ($1,030 vs $1,563). I would not pick Las Vegas on housing cost without a job that clears that spread.
Laredo rent at $1,030/month is still below Las Vegas's $1,563, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $73,877 in Las Vegas versus $63,915 in Laredo.
Between Las Vegas and Laredo, Laredo is ahead on housing cost — $1,030/month rent against $1,563. Lean Las Vegas instead when your $73,877 income offer in Las Vegas outweighs saving $533/month in Laredo.
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