Jackson, Mississippi vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 6.4% cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,567 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
20% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Jackson, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher