salaryShreveport is 7% 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
$1,301
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$170
👥 People living there
264,814
180,982
Commute to work
16.3 min
18.8 min
College degree
35.1%
28.5%
Own their home
51.2%
53.3%
Below poverty line
18.9%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $37,620 | -51% in Shreveport |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $15,080 | -33% in Shreveport |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $60,830 | +29% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $60,130 | -22% in Shreveport |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $59,720 | +22% in Shreveport |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $98,610 | +22% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $98,900 | -21% in Shreveport |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $98,550 | +20% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,301 in Lubbock.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $55,696 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $52,522 in Shreveport, 25% more in Lubbock.