salaryShreveport is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$105
👥 People living there
180,982
195,300
Commute to work
18.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
28.5%
32.3%
Own their home
53.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
23.5%
10.2%
Unemployment
9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $54,780 | +263% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $85,170 | +126% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $60,830 | $105,090 | +73% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $59,720 | $101,010 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $80,080 | $130,310 | +63% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $60,130 | $97,200 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $96,680 | $156,000 | +61% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $53,050 | $85,350 | +61% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $74,620 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $87,723 in Vancouver, 40% more in Vancouver.