salaryShreveport is 3% 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
$1,110
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$170
👥 People living there
257,619
180,982
Commute to work
21.6 min
18.8 min
College degree
22%
28.5%
Own their home
64.1%
53.3%
Below poverty line
20.9%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $37,620 | -36% in Shreveport |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $60,830 | +32% in Shreveport |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $15,080 | -32% in Shreveport |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $59,720 | +29% in Shreveport |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $98,550 | +29% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $60,130 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $98,610 | +25% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $125,900 | $98,900 | -21% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,110 in Laredo.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $58,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $52,522 in Shreveport, 31% more in Laredo.