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
$1,284
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$170
👥 People living there
566,973
180,982
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.8 min
College degree
27.4%
28.5%
Own their home
41.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
23.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 | Milwaukee | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $15,080 | -50% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $32,160 | -30% in Shreveport |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $59,720 | -29% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $53,050 | -28% in Shreveport |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $36,210 | -27% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $60,130 | -27% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $46,920 | -27% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $98,900 | -25% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $52,467 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $52,522 in Shreveport, 11% more in Milwaukee.