Burlington, Iowa vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 11.5% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,750 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Shreveport
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Burlington, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher