salaryShreveport is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$162
👥 People living there
180,982
401,618
Commute to work
18.8 min
24.8 min
College degree
28.5%
45.7%
Own their home
53.3%
50.3%
Below poverty line
23.5%
15.5%
Unemployment
9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $37,070 | +146% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $59,660 | +59% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $53,050 | $75,210 | +42% in Tampa |
| Software Developer | $96,680 | $130,450 | +35% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,440 | $37,010 | +30% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $98,900 | $127,490 | +29% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $60,130 | $75,710 | +26% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $36,210 | $44,480 | +23% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $71,413 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Tampa?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $81,400 in Tampa, 35% more in Tampa.