Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 7.2% cheaper than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,424 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Alexandria, Louisiana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
15% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Alexandria, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower