salaryShreveport is 9% 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
$1,364
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$170
👥 People living there
222,791
180,982
Commute to work
19.7 min
18.8 min
College degree
47.2%
28.5%
Own their home
58.3%
53.3%
Below poverty line
12.6%
23.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville 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 | Huntsville | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $15,080 | -46% in Shreveport |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $82,760 | +33% in Shreveport |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $98,610 | -28% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $133,220 | $98,900 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $134,090 | +25% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $128,080 | $96,680 | -25% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $37,620 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $125,740 | +21% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,364 in Huntsville.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $54,645 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $52,522 in Shreveport, 53% more in Huntsville.