salaryShreveport is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$143
👥 People living there
180,982
547,073
Commute to work
18.8 min
21.9 min
College degree
28.5%
31.1%
Own their home
53.3%
51.8%
Below poverty line
23.5%
18.9%
Unemployment
9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tucson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,490 | +142% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,160 | $42,560 | +32% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,440 | $37,500 | +32% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,340 | $75,940 | +30% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $60,130 | $76,970 | +28% in Tucson |
| Software Developer | $96,680 | $123,710 | +28% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $47,960 | +27% in Tucson |
| Cashier | $25,760 | $32,780 | +27% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $68,586 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Tucson?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $61,553 in Tucson, 15% more in Tucson.