Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Watford City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watford City, North Dakota is 21.5% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,770 in Watford City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watford City, North Dakota is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Watford City
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Watford City, ND
Compared to Shreveport, Watford City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher