Shreveport is 8% 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
$1,544
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$170
👥 People living there
195,185
180,982
Commute to work
20.2 min
18.8 min
College degree
34.6%
28.5%
Own their home
46.6%
53.3%
Below poverty line
20.2%
23.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville 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 | Knoxville | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $15,080 | -46% in Shreveport |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $134,090 | +24% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,520 | $28,440 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $98,900 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $121,750 | $96,680 | -21% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $37,620 | -20% in Shreveport |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $49,360 | -16% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $53,050 | -16% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,544 in Knoxville.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $54,942 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $52,522 in Shreveport, 11% more in Knoxville.