salaryShreveport 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
$1,611
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$170
👥 People living there
914,802
180,982
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.8 min
College degree
38.2%
28.5%
Own their home
44.1%
53.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
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) | $37,490 | $15,080 | -60% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $60,130 | -40% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $37,620 | -39% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $53,050 | -31% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $46,920 | -29% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $98,900 | -28% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $32,160 | -25% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,590 | $28,440 | -22% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $53,273 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $52,522 in Shreveport, 36% more in Columbus.