salaryShreveport is 25% 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
$2,597
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$170
👥 People living there
190,748
180,982
Commute to work
27.1 min
18.8 min
College degree
47.2%
28.5%
Own their home
35.2%
53.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
23.5%
Unemployment
8.3%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale 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 | Glendale | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $37,620 | -62% in Shreveport |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $15,080 | -58% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $60,130 | -51% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $98,900 | -49% in Shreveport |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $80,080 | -41% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $96,680 | -40% in Shreveport |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,850 | -39% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $46,920 | -38% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $44,784 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $52,522 in Shreveport, 82% more in Glendale.