Cost of Living · 2026
Metro population: 453K
Monthly take-home
$4,894
on $75K, single filer
2-BR rent (HUD FMR)
$1,111
per month
Median home value
$165,000
+2.8% year-over-year
Left after rent
$3,783
per month on $75K
Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)
88
Groceries
88
Dining out
On a $75,000 salary in Shreveport, you take home about $4,894 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $1,111 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $3,783 for everything else. If you are looking to buy, the median home in the Shreveport metro is valued at $165,000. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.
Compare Shreveport with other citiesData from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.