Yakima, Washington vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 17.5% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,227 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Yakima, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower