salaryShreveport is 15% 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
$1,887
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$170
👥 People living there
179,898
180,982
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.8 min
College degree
38.5%
28.5%
Own their home
66.4%
53.3%
Below poverty line
9.5%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $50,881 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $52,522 in Shreveport, 92% more in Aurora.