salaryShreveport is 5% 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
$1,314
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$170
👥 People living there
203,711
180,982
Commute to work
20.9 min
18.8 min
College degree
30.5%
28.5%
Own their home
50.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
19%
23.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $15,080 | -28% in Shreveport |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $98,550 | +27% in Shreveport |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $59,720 | +26% in Shreveport |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $58,620 | +25% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $37,620 | -23% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $53,050 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $60,130 | +20% in Shreveport |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $60,830 | +20% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,314 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $56,956 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $52,522 in Shreveport, 19% more in Columbus.