Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Shreveport, Louisiana


The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 71.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $21,129 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Shreveport, LA
Compared to Santa Monica, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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