Moving from Montgomery to Shreveport (2026)

Shreveport has a COL index of 81 vs 81 for Montgomery (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 0% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$94 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
81 โ†’ 81
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,050 โ†’ $1,000
per month
State tax
5% โ†’ 4.3%
income tax
COL difference
81 โ†’ 81
0% more expensive

Salary needed in Shreveport to match your Montgomery lifestyle

Based on the 0% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in MontgomeryEquivalent in Shreveport
$40K$40,000
$50K$50,000
$60K$60,000
$75K$75,000
$80K$80,000
$100K$100,000
$120K$120,000
$150K$150,000

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Save ~$13/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Montgomery vs Shreveport

ExpenseMontgomeryShreveport
Monthly take-home$4,428$4,472
1BR rent$1,050$1,000
Groceries$353$353
Transport$38$40
Utilities$170$205
Internet$58$58
Left after essentials$2,759$2,816

Frequently asked questions

Is Shreveport cheaper than Montgomery?

No. Shreveport has a cost of living index of 81 vs 81 for Montgomery (100 = US average). That's about 0% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Montgomery to Shreveport?

On a $75K salary, moving from Montgomery to Shreveport saves roughly $94/month on core expenses. That's ~$1,128/year.

What salary do I need in Shreveport to match my Montgomery lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Montgomery, you'd need roughly $75,000/year in Shreveport. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only