Cost of Living Calculator - Benton, Louisiana vs Shreveport, Louisiana


The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 20.0% cheaper than Benton, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,040 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Benton, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Benton, Louisiana
Benton, LA vs Shreveport, LA
Compared to Benton, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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