salaryShreveport is 8% 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
$1,458
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$170
👥 People living there
201,528
180,982
Commute to work
21.1 min
18.8 min
College degree
24.7%
28.5%
Own their home
50.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
23.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $37,620 | -21% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $46,920 | -20% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $98,900 | -20% in Shreveport |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $58,620 | +20% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $119,780 | $96,680 | -19% in Shreveport |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $15,080 | -18% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,990 | $28,440 | -16% in Shreveport |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $134,090 | +14% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,458 in Augusta.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $55,341 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $52,522 in Shreveport, 14% more in Augusta.