Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 0.9% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,457 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Shreveport, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower