Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Virginia vs Shreveport, Louisiana


The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 12.8% cheaper than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,433 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs Shreveport, LA
Compared to Salem, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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