salaryShreveport is 23% 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
$2,334
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$170
👥 People living there
214,169
180,982
Commute to work
33.4 min
18.8 min
College degree
21.4%
28.5%
Own their home
66.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
9.9%
23.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $45,935 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $52,522 in Shreveport, 111% more in Fontana.