Springfield, Illinois vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 1.6% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,034 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Shreveport
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Springfield, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher