Brookings, South Dakota vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 8.8% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,595 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Brookings, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower