Florida vs Louisiana
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
5%
+1.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
3.00%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,019
+17% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$296,400
+8% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$55,339
+20% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
70.6°F
+1.2°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/Louisiana — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.