salaryShreveport is 16% 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
$2,185
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$170
👥 People living there
196,906
180,982
Commute to work
28.2 min
18.8 min
College degree
36.3%
28.5%
Own their home
76%
53.3%
Below poverty line
8.4%
23.5%
Unemployment
4%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Peoria?
About $50,518 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $52,522 in Shreveport, 97% more in Peoria.