Home › LA › Shreveport, LA Cost of living in Shreveport, LA Livability score 72 · cost-of-living index 87.4 (US = 100)
How Shreveport compares Where Shreveport falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 87 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 87 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $186k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $186k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $93 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $93 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 9.6% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 9.6% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.66% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.66% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 630 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 630 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 14.4 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 14.4 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 92° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 92° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 43° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 43° Map of Shreveport Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 87.4 metro-area #7 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 93.0 metro-area #16 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $4.98 metro-area #7 of 200 Median household income $53,053 metro-area #196 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $34,995 metro-area #172 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 38.2 years metro-area #90 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 25.2% metro-area #171 of 200 Foreign-born residents 2.8% metro-area #191 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 63.4% metro-area #138 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 7.50% metro-area #186 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) -11.7% metro-area #198 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $186,193 metro-area #6 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.5× metro-area #15 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +0.8% metro-area #116 of 200 Price per square foot $93 metro-area #4 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 2,000 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,348 metro-area #38 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 1,714 Median days on market 29 metro-area #150 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.1% state #38 of 200 Combined sales tax 9.56% state #195 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 3.00% Capital gains tax 4.25% state #78 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.66% metro-area #46 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,169 metro-area #17 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 73.1 years metro-area #187 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,600 state #65 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 8.3% metro-area #98 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 92 metro-area #30 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $8,000 state #14 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $100 state #83 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 0.10% of value (~$28/yr) state #105 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 6 Avg commute to work 22 min metro-area #39 of 200 Commute by driving alone 81.9% metro-area #191 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 24.4% metro-area #39 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 14.4¢/kWh state #27 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $130 state #27 of 200 Gasoline $2.95/gal state #3 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $52 state #23 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $108 state #115 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $76 state #20 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $3,500 state #160 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $2,900 state #181 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 85.9 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #71 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $1,000 state #179 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 51 metro-area #138 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 2,900 metro-area #158 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 93% state #87 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 1,500 metro-area #23 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 88 metro-area #172 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 6 metro-area #171 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 92°F metro-area #163 of 200 Avg winter low 43°F metro-area #39 of 200 Annual precipitation 46.0" metro-area #134 of 200 Annual snowfall 1.0" metro-area #57 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 62% metro-area #64 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 9a Frost window 02-10 → 12-15
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 630 state #191 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 3,000 state #186 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 19 metro-area #174 of 200 Parks 21 Hiking areas 5 Golf courses 9 Shooting ranges 3 Lakes 6
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Salaries by occupation in Shreveport Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Pharmacists $132,950 Physician Assistants $126,780 Lawyers $105,400 Physical Therapists $104,110 Financial Managers $102,690 General & Operations Managers $100,640 Civil Engineers $99,630 Construction Managers $95,260 Human Resources Managers $94,370 Registered Nurses $80,090 Dental Hygienists $78,490 Accountants & Auditors $62,350 Elementary School Teachers $60,730 Web Developers $57,030 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $54,390 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $52,570 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $48,830 Electricians $47,860 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,360 Carpenters $44,610 Graphic Designers $42,970 Real Estate Sales Agents $38,240 Medical Assistants $33,080
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