Shreveport is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Toledo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$107
👥 People living there
180,982
267,463
Commute to work
18.8 min
19.8 min
College degree
28.5%
21.9%
Own their home
53.3%
53.3%
Below poverty line
23.5%
24.3%
Unemployment
9%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,140 | +140% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $60,590 | +61% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $46,920 | $61,070 | +30% in Toledo |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,440 | $35,560 | +25% in Toledo |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,160 | $39,700 | +23% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $60,830 | $74,710 | +23% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $60,130 | $73,650 | +22% in Toledo |
| Truck Driver | $49,360 | $60,410 | +22% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $994 in Toledo.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $64,735 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Toledo?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $53,627 in Toledo, 2% more in Toledo.