salaryShreveport is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Shreveport to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$170
👥 People living there
189,247
180,982
Commute to work
22.2 min
18.8 min
College degree
23.6%
28.5%
Own their home
50.7%
53.3%
Below poverty line
23.3%
23.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for cheaper homes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $15,080 | -58% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $37,620 | -38% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $46,920 | -23% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $98,900 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $60,830 | -21% in Shreveport |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,850 | -21% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $28,440 | -21% in Shreveport |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,420 | $36,440 | -20% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,129 in Akron.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $54,471 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $52,522 in Shreveport, 1% more in Shreveport.