Shreveport is 11% 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
$1,379
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$170
👥 People living there
311,224
180,982
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.8 min
College degree
41.8%
28.5%
Own their home
39.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
25.5%
23.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $15,080 | -59% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $37,620 | -36% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $53,050 | -30% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $60,130 | -25% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $98,900 | -24% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $46,920 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $36,440 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $28,440 | -21% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $53,329 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $52,522 in Shreveport, 9% more in Cincinnati.