Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 28.6% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,295 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Madison
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Shreveport, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher