salaryShreveport is 12% 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
$1,397
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$170
👥 People living there
276,854
180,982
Commute to work
19.9 min
18.8 min
College degree
31.2%
28.5%
Own their home
43%
53.3%
Below poverty line
26%
23.5%
Unemployment
7.3%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $15,080 | -68% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $37,620 | -49% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $53,050 | -30% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $46,920 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $60,130 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,060 | $28,440 | -25% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $98,900 | -24% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $96,680 | -24% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $53,065 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $52,522 in Shreveport, 3% more in Buffalo.