Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 37.1% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $57,572 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Shreveport, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher