Living Cost Compare
Augusta

Georgia

$1,120/mo est.

vs
Shreveport

Louisiana

$1,000/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,120 in Augusta, GA versus $1,000 in Shreveport, LA. Overall, Shreveport, LA is roughly 11% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Augusta, GA, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $53,134 in Augusta, GA and $48,465 in Shreveport, LA — about 9% higher in Augusta, GA. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax.

Augusta, GA
Shreveport, LA

Rent

Studio
$784
$756
+4% in Augusta, GA
1 Bedroom
$916
$843
+8% in Augusta, GA
2 Bedroom
$1,035
$978
+6% in Augusta, GA
3 Bedroom
$1,230
$1,136
+8% in Augusta, GA

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$162,900
$178,100
+9% in Shreveport, LA

Income

Median Household Income
$53,134
$48,465
+9% in Augusta, GA
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$45,990
$44,820
+3% in Augusta, GA

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
34.9 yr
37.5 yr
+2.6 yr in Shreveport, LA
Homeownership
50.9%
53.8%
+2.9 pp in Shreveport, LA
Bachelor's+ (25+)
24.2%
27.5%
+3.3 pp in Shreveport, LA
Avg Commute
20.6 min
19.0 min
+1.6 min in Augusta, GA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
546.7
1,235.4
+126% in Shreveport, LA
Property Crime
3,652
4,048.2
+11% in Shreveport, LA

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
65.5°F
+0.3°F in Shreveport, LA
Annual Precipitation
46.5 in
51.0 in
+4.4 in in Shreveport, LA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.86/gal
$3.62/gal
+6% in Augusta, GA

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Gulf Coast (PADD 3).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
15.8
14.2
+11% in Augusta, GA
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$33.28
$16.62
+50% in Augusta, GA

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.00
about equal
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.75
about equal
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.21
about equal
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.45
about equal
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$1.90
about equal
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.62
about equal

Average prices — South vs South (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (GA / LA)
4%
5%
+1.0 pp in LA
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
3.00%
+2.2 pp in GA

Augusta vs Shreveport — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Augusta or Shreveport?
Shreveport, LA is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,000 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 11% below Augusta, GA's $1,120, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Augusta than in Shreveport?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $37,000 a year in Augusta versus $34,000 in Shreveport.
Which has lower taxes, Augusta or Shreveport?
Augusta is taxed under Georgia's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax); Shreveport under Louisiana's (a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).