salaryShreveport is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$149
👥 People living there
180,982
207,055
Commute to work
18.8 min
24.1 min
College degree
28.5%
35.2%
Own their home
53.3%
42.8%
Below poverty line
23.5%
19.6%
Unemployment
9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Shreveport | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,840 | +144% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $37,620 | $66,310 | +76% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $53,050 | $90,300 | +70% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $46,920 | $73,010 | +56% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,440 | $44,250 | +56% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $96,680 | $146,950 | +52% in Worcester |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,160 | $45,710 | +42% in Worcester |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,800 | $119,260 | +39% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $72,569 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Worcester?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $75,605 in Worcester, 31% more in Worcester.