HEAD TO HEAD
Hattiesburg vs Laredo
Laredo leads Hattiesburg on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Hattiesburg, MS
wins 1 of 5 factors
Laredo, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hattiesburg | Laredo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 | 93 |
| Affordable to rent | 79 | 81 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 90 ◆ | 89 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 61 | 75 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 38 | 55 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hattiesburg | Laredo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $218K | $218K |
| Typical rent | $1,436/mo | $1,369/mo |
| Average temperature | 18.6°C | 23.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.62 kWh/m²/day | 5.11 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #255 | #187 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.