salaryShreveport is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Stockton to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$204
👥 People living there
180,982
322,326
Commute to work
18.8 min
31.7 min
College degree
28.5%
20%
Own their home
53.3%
53.9%
Below poverty line
23.5%
15.5%
Unemployment
9%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Stockton for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $34,460 | +129% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $79,540 | +111% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $98,900 | $174,880 | +77% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $80,080 | $134,580 | +68% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $60,130 | $99,900 | +66% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,850 | $97,400 | +57% in Stockton |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,760 | $125,130 | +51% in Stockton |
| Carpenter | $46,920 | $69,160 | +47% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $74,385 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Stockton?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $86,180 in Stockton, 39% more in Stockton.