Roanoke, Virginia vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 8.3% cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,868 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Roanoke, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher