salaryShreveport is 13% 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
$1,723
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$170
👥 People living there
278,001
180,982
Commute to work
19.4 min
18.8 min
College degree
59.9%
28.5%
Own their home
46%
53.3%
Below poverty line
16.4%
23.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $15,080 | -51% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $37,620 | -33% in Shreveport |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $59,720 | -30% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $32,160 | -29% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $46,920 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,440 | $28,440 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $130,630 | $96,680 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $36,210 | -26% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $52,278 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $52,522 in Shreveport, 60% more in Madison.