Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madera, California is 31.9% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $527,415 in Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madera, California is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Madera
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Madera, CA
Compared to Shreveport, Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher