Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $854 in Louisiana. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 31% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $49,944 in Louisiana — about 28% higher in Florida. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax; Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
5%
+1.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
3.00%
+3.0 pp in Louisiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$854
+31% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$224,500
+30% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$49,944
+28% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
68.5°F
+3.3°F in Florida
Florida vs Louisiana — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Louisiana?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $854 runs about 31% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida than in Louisiana?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $49,000 a year in Florida versus $34,000 in Louisiana.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Louisiana?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/3 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.