Shreveport is 11% 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
$1,401
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$170
👥 People living there
562,218
180,982
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.8 min
College degree
39.2%
28.5%
Own their home
61.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
15.5%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $15,080 | -60% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $46,920 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $123,700 | $96,680 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,950 | $32,160 | -19% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,190 | $28,440 | -19% in Shreveport |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,850 | -18% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $60,130 | -18% in Shreveport |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $80,080 | -17% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $53,230 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $52,522 in Shreveport, 40% more in Albuquerque.
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