Berkeley, California vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 67.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $16,072 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Berkeley, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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