Sterling, Virginia vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 42.2% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,205 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Sterling, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% lower
      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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower