Moving from Shreveport to Killeen (2026)

Killeen has a COL index of 83 vs 81 for Shreveport (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 2% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$219 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
81 โ†’ 83
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,000 โ†’ $1,050
per month
State tax
4.3% โ†’ None
income tax
COL difference
81 โ†’ 83
2% more expensive

Salary needed in Killeen to match your Shreveport lifestyle

Based on the 2% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in ShreveportEquivalent in Killeen
$40K$40,988
$50K$51,235
$60K$61,481
$75K$76,852
$80K$81,975
$100K$102,469
$120K$122,963
$150K$153,704

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Pay ~$12/mo moreon core expenses at $75K

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

ExpenseShreveportKilleen
Monthly take-home$4,472$4,741
1BR rent$1,000$1,050
Groceries$353$350
Transport$40$38
Utilities$205$170
Internet$58$60
Left after essentials$2,816$3,073

Frequently asked questions

Is Killeen cheaper than Shreveport?

No. Killeen has a cost of living index of 83 vs 81 for Shreveport (100 = US average). That's about 2% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Shreveport to Killeen?

On a $75K salary, moving from Shreveport to Killeen saves roughly $219/month on core expenses. That's ~$2,628/year.

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

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Shreveport, you'd need roughly $76,852/year in Killeen. 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