salaryShreveport is 21% 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
$2,152
$1,040
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,036
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$52,522
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$178,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
84.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$1,201
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$170
👥 People living there
528,706
180,982
Commute to work
25.3 min
18.8 min
College degree
37.1%
28.5%
Own their home
51.7%
53.3%
Below poverty line
13.9%
23.5%
Unemployment
6.6%
9%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento 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 | Sacramento | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $37,620 | -60% in Shreveport |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | $15,080 | -57% in Shreveport |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $80,080 | -53% in Shreveport |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $60,130 | -46% in Shreveport |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $98,900 | -45% in Shreveport |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $36,210 | -42% in Shreveport |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $61,850 | -40% in Shreveport |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $46,920 | -37% in Shreveport |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Shreveport cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Shreveport to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $47,679 a year gives the same standard of living in Shreveport.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Shreveport?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $52,522 in Shreveport, 79% more in Sacramento.