Shreveport is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$146
👥 People living there
180,982
188,065
Commute to work
18.8 min
20.9 min
College degree
28.5%
50%
Own their home
53.3%
42.3%
Below poverty line
23.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $47,530 | +215% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $61,780 | +64% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $60,130 | $85,050 | +41% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,160 | $45,290 | +41% in Tempe |
| Market Research Analyst | $53,050 | $74,590 | +41% in Tempe |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,440 | $39,170 | +38% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $98,900 | $135,670 | +37% in Tempe |
| Software Developer | $96,680 | $131,750 | +36% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $73,130 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Tempe?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $85,917 in Tempe, 39% more in Tempe.