Monroe, Louisiana vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 5.2% cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $30,337 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Monroe, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower