salaryShreveport is 6% 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
$1,246
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$170
👥 People living there
680,130
180,982
Commute to work
23.4 min
18.8 min
College degree
28.1%
28.5%
Own their home
60.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
23.5%
Unemployment
6%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $15,080 | -31% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $98,900 | -30% in Shreveport |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $98,610 | +27% in Shreveport |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $60,830 | +26% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $37,620 | -25% in Shreveport |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $134,090 | +25% in Shreveport |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $98,550 | +25% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $127,310 | $96,680 | -24% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,246 in El Paso.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $56,566 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $52,522 in Shreveport, 23% more in El Paso.