Helena, Montana vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 22.9% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $57,797 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Helena, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower