Louisiana vs Nevada
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
6.85%
+1.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$1,181
+16% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$296,400
$395,300
+33% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$70,723
+28% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
68.4°F
+2.2°F in Louisiana
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Louisiana/Nevada — 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.