Memphis, Tennessee vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 1.2% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $49,419 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
9% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Memphis, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher