Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 26% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $49,944 in Louisiana and $77,415 in New Hampshire — about 35% higher in New Hampshire. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
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Louisiana vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or New Hampshire?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $854 runs about 26% below New Hampshire's $1,150, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in New Hampshire?
- 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 $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or New Hampshire?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Louisiana/New Hampshire — 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.