Chicago, Illinois vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 28.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,793 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Chicago, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower