Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $816 in Mississippi. Overall, Mississippi runs roughly 4% cheaper on rent than Louisiana, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $49,944 in Louisiana and $43,238 in Mississippi — about 13% higher in Louisiana. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax.
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Louisiana vs Mississippi — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Mississippi?
- Mississippi is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $816 runs about 4% below Louisiana's $854, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in Mississippi?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $34,000 a year in Louisiana versus $33,000 in Mississippi.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Mississippi?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Louisiana/Mississippi — 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.