Iowa City, Iowa vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 12.2% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,922 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Iowa City, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower