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
$1,883
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$170
👥 People living there
201,883
180,982
Commute to work
28 min
18.8 min
College degree
30%
28.5%
Own their home
58.7%
53.3%
Below poverty line
12.1%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,883 in Grand Prairie.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $52,402 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $52,522 in Shreveport, 68% more in Grand Prairie.
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