Shreveport is 15% 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
$1,806
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$170
👥 People living there
660,400
180,982
Commute to work
25.7 min
18.8 min
College degree
27.7%
28.5%
Own their home
56.6%
53.3%
Below poverty line
14%
23.5%
Unemployment
7.4%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas 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 | Las Vegas | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $15,080 | -44% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $37,620 | -37% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $98,900 | -34% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $32,160 | -29% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $53,050 | -29% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,800 | $28,440 | -27% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $129,940 | $96,680 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $46,920 | -25% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $50,750 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $52,522 in Shreveport, 52% more in Las Vegas.