What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Shreveport, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 435% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Shreveport, Louisiana?

A salary of $200,000 in Shreveport, Louisiana should increase to $438,120 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHREVEPORT vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 119.1% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $438,120 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in Seattle
than in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport, LA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Shreveport, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

119.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

595.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.1% lower

Commute

54.0% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

25.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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