Shreveport, LA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$58,883
across all roles
Cost Index
72
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$980/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Shreveport?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.85× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 72 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,650/mo, Shreveport is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
72
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$980
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,650
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$51,694
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.85×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Shreveport
By gross annual salary
- $185,187
- $184,242
- $182,957
- $179,697
- $177,705
- $177,695
- $175,893
- $173,316
- $166,739
- $164,699
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,334/mo
- $9,276/mo
- $9,198/mo
- $9,000/mo
- $8,878/mo
- $8,878/mo
- $8,768/mo
- $8,611/mo
- $8,211/mo
- $8,087/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Shreveport
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.