Shreveport is 4% 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
$1,257
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$170
👥 People living there
203,416
180,982
Commute to work
22.8 min
18.8 min
College degree
32%
28.5%
Own their home
54%
53.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
23.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $15,080 | -44% in Shreveport |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $82,760 | +36% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $60,130 | +28% in Shreveport |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $134,090 | +28% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $130,490 | $98,900 | -24% in Shreveport |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $58,620 | +22% in Shreveport |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $125,740 | +22% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $122,540 | $96,680 | -21% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,257 in Mobile.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $57,731 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $52,522 in Shreveport, 10% more in Mobile.