North Louisiana’s cost of living remains below the national average, meaning families here can afford a higher standard of living. The 2019 Annual Average Cost of Living Index shows that the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is 88.6 percent of the national average ̶ nearly 12 points below the rest of the nation. The Shreveport-Bossier City MSA is 91 percent of the national average. That means everything from housing, food, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services are more affordable in North Louisiana.
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John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.