salaryShreveport is 13% 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
$1,813
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$170
👥 People living there
246,844
180,982
Commute to work
29.7 min
18.8 min
College degree
25.4%
28.5%
Own their home
61.6%
53.3%
Below poverty line
13%
23.5%
Unemployment
4.8%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland 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 Garland or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Garland?
About $52,402 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $52,522 in Shreveport, 57% more in Garland.