Shreveport, LA Cost Of Living
Shreveport's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Louisiana
In America
What is the cost of living in Shreveport, LA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Shreveport has an overall cost of living index of 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Louisiana, Shreveport has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Louisiana's index of 92.
The standard of living in Shreveport ranks as #1,324 most affordable out of the 6,522 places we measured in Louisiana. By definition, that implies Shreveport ranks as the #5,083 most expensive place in the Pelican State.
Shreveport Cost Of Living Vs. Louisiana
| Living Expense | Shreveport | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
Shreveport, LA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Louisiana, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Shreveport | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,100 | $163,100 | $217,500 |
| Median Rent | $812 | $866 | $1,062 |
| Median Income | $39,090 | $49,469 | $62,843 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.8x | 3.3x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.25x | 0.21x | 0.2x |
Detailed Shreveport Services Costs Vs. Louisiana
| Item | Shreveport | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.07 | $1.01 |
| Movie | $10.72 | $10.72 |
| Bowling | $16.25 | $13.86 |
Detailed Shreveport Groceries Costs Vs. Louisiana
| Item | Shreveport | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.46 | $3.9 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.22 | $1.4 |
| Milk | $2.07 | $1.96 |
Detailed Shreveport Health Costs Vs. Louisiana
| Item | Shreveport | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $16.5 | $17.49 |
| Beauty Salon | $33.67 | $38.17 |
| Toothpaste | $1.86 | $2.32 |
Detailed Shreveport Transportation Costs Vs. Louisiana
| Item | Shreveport | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.74 | $3.18 |
| Pizza | $9.73 | $10.39 |
| Beer | $9.5 | $9.23 |
| Optometrist | $79.14 | $106.34 |
| Doctor | $101.25 | $115.25 |
| Dentist | $113.0 | $98.38 |
Detailed Shreveport Utilities Costs Vs. Louisiana
| Item | Shreveport | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.37 | $2.59 |
| Tire Balancing | $53.44 | $48.9 |
| All Electricity | $131.77 | $167.6 |
| Phone | $177.34 | $163.42 |
Shreveport SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Shreveport
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Shreveport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall, TX | 23,080 | 83 | 0.9x |
| Jamestown, ND | 15,289 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Minden, LA | 12,274 | 81 | 0.9x |
| Red Chute, LA | 7,335 | 89 | 1.0x |
