salaryShreveport is 27% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,040
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,036
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$52,522
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$178,900
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
84.8
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,201
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$170
$157
👥 People living there
180,982
209,978
Commute to work
18.8 min
35.6 min
College degree
28.5%
35.7%
Own their home
53.3%
46.2%
Below poverty line
23.5%
13.8%
Unemployment
9%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Shreveport for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shreveport or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Shreveport is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,040 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Shreveport?
About $76,390 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Shreveport or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $52,522 in Shreveport and $90,108 in Yonkers, 42% more in Yonkers.