What is a pro or con of living in Decatur, Georgiacompared to Shreveport, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 282% more expensive in Decatur.

What salary do I need to live in Decatur, Georgia copmared to Shreveport, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Shreveport, Louisiana should increase to $66,449 in Decatur, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHREVEPORT vs. DECATUR
Cost of Living Comparison

Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 32.9% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,449 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Decatur
than in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport, LA vs. Decatur, GA

Compared to Shreveport, Decatur is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

449.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

33.6% higher

Health

2.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

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Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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