salaryShreveport is 23% 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
$2,474
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$170
👥 People living there
200,928
180,982
Commute to work
25.3 min
18.8 min
College degree
19.5%
28.5%
Own their home
54.4%
53.3%
Below poverty line
11%
23.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard 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 | Oxnard | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $15,080 | -57% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $37,620 | -51% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $60,130 | -50% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $98,900 | -47% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $96,680 | -39% in Shreveport |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $80,080 | -39% in Shreveport |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $61,850 | -38% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $46,920 | -37% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $46,013 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $52,522 in Shreveport, 98% more in Oxnard.