Decatur, Illinois vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 11.8% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,912 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Shreveport
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Decatur, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher