salaryShreveport is 15% 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
$1,532
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$170
👥 People living there
185,913
180,982
Commute to work
23.2 min
18.8 min
College degree
24.1%
28.5%
Own their home
41.9%
53.3%
Below poverty line
17.6%
23.5%
Unemployment
9.8%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $15,080 | -44% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $37,620 | -37% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $98,900 | -34% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $32,160 | -29% in Shreveport |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $53,050 | -29% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,800 | $28,440 | -27% in Shreveport |
| Software Developer | $129,940 | $96,680 | -26% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $46,920 | -25% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $50,750 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $52,522 in Shreveport, 22% more in Paradise.