Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 47.0% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $26,524 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Jersey City, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower