Shreveport is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tulsa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$140
👥 People living there
180,982
413,794
Commute to work
18.8 min
18.9 min
College degree
28.5%
33.6%
Own their home
53.3%
51.9%
Below poverty line
23.5%
18.7%
Unemployment
9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tulsa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $47,600 | +27% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,850 | $48,220 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $18,350 | +22% in Tulsa |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,760 | $100,350 | +21% in Tulsa |
| Truck Driver | $49,360 | $58,790 | +19% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $53,050 | $63,130 | +19% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,800 | $101,460 | +18% in Tulsa |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,440 | $33,410 | +17% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,204 in Tulsa.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $63,148 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $64,535 in Tulsa, 19% more in Tulsa.