HEAD TO HEAD
New Orleans vs Shreveport
New Orleans leads Shreveport on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
New Orleans, LA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Shreveport, LA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | New Orleans | Shreveport |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 90 | 95 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 72 | 82 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 100 ◆ | 91 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 64 ◆ | 59 |
| Big-city amenities | 89 ◆ | 66 |
By the numbers
| Figure | New Orleans | Shreveport |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $261K | $186K |
| Typical rent | $1,622/mo | $1,348/mo |
| Average temperature | 21.1°C | 18.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.74 kWh/m²/day | 4.56 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #47 | #141 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.