salaryShreveport is 22% 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
$2,666
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$170
👥 People living there
236,254
180,982
Commute to work
26.2 min
18.8 min
College degree
77.1%
28.5%
Own their home
41.3%
53.3%
Below poverty line
7.4%
23.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $15,080 | -67% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $98,900 | -49% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $37,620 | -44% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $53,050 | -39% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $96,680 | -38% in Shreveport |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $98,610 | -37% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,920 | $28,440 | -34% in Shreveport |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $85,800 | -32% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $46,710 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $52,522 in Shreveport, 192% more in Arlington.