Meriden, Connecticut vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 22.5% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $77,452 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Meriden, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower