Amarillo, Texas vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 1.5% cheaper than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,229 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Amarillo, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher