Boston, Massachusetts vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 50.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,451 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Boston, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% lower