salaryShreveport is 20% 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
$2,087
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$170
👥 People living there
394,432
180,982
Commute to work
28.6 min
18.8 min
College degree
33.6%
28.5%
Own their home
62.4%
53.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $15,080 | -62% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $37,620 | -57% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $53,050 | -46% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $98,900 | -44% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $60,130 | -41% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $28,440 | -36% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $32,160 | -35% in Shreveport |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $85,800 | -33% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $48,080 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $52,522 in Shreveport, 81% more in Aurora.