salaryShreveport is 20% 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
$2,420
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$170
👥 People living there
319,069
180,982
Commute to work
31.3 min
18.8 min
College degree
25.7%
28.5%
Own their home
56.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
12.2%
23.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside 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 | Riverside | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $15,080 | -57% in Shreveport |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $37,620 | -52% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $60,130 | -41% in Shreveport |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $80,080 | -40% in Shreveport |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $61,850 | -37% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $46,920 | -34% in Shreveport |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,450 | $28,440 | -33% in Shreveport |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | $32,160 | -31% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $47,782 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $52,522 in Shreveport, 87% more in Riverside.