salaryShreveport is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Wichita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$145
👥 People living there
180,982
397,945
Commute to work
18.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
28.5%
31.1%
Own their home
53.3%
58.9%
Below poverty line
23.5%
15.9%
Unemployment
9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Wichita for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $37,300 | +147% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $98,900 | $121,510 | +23% in Wichita |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,440 | $34,510 | +21% in Wichita |
| Market Research Analyst | $53,050 | $63,890 | +20% in Wichita |
| Truck Driver | $49,360 | $57,930 | +17% in Wichita |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,160 | $37,290 | +16% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $98,550 | $84,310 | -14% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $85,230 | -14% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,162 in Wichita.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $62,959 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Wichita?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $69,693 in Wichita, 25% more in Wichita.