Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Shreveport, Louisiana


The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 40.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,173 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Shreveport, LA
Compared to Austin, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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