Carlsbad, California vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 61.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $19,491 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Carlsbad, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower