Santa Cruz, New Mexico vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 13.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,034 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Cruz, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Santa Cruz, NM vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower