Portland, Maine vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 31.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $34,227 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Portland, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower