Shreveport is 26% 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
$2,538
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,983
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$67,365
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$518,100
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,586
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$170
👥 People living there
459,745
180,982
Commute to work
27.3 min
18.8 min
College degree
37.4%
28.5%
Own their home
30.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
19.4%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Miami 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 | Miami | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $15,080 | -58% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $37,620 | -50% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $98,900 | -38% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $53,050 | -33% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | $96,680 | -27% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $60,130 | -25% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,920 | $28,440 | -23% in Shreveport |
| Medical Assistant | $44,930 | $36,210 | -19% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miami or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Miami?
About $44,553 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Miami or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $67,365 in Miami and $52,522 in Shreveport, 28% more in Miami.