Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 20.0% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,979 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Bethlehem, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower