Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Shreveport, Louisiana


The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 37.6% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,202 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Shreveport, LA
Compared to Newark, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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