Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $857 in New York. The two are close on rent, within a few percent of each other.
Median household income across tracked cities is $49,944 in Louisiana and $48,050 in New York — about 4% higher in Louisiana. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
4%
+1.0 pp in Louisiana
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
10.90%
+7.9 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$854
$857
+0% in New York
Median Home Value
$224,500
$152,300
+32% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$49,944
$48,050
+4% in Louisiana
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.5°F
48.3°F
+20.2°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs New York — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or New York?
- They're close. Median one-bedroom rent runs $854 in Louisiana and $857 in New York — within a few percent of each other.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in New York?
- 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 $34,000 in New York.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or New York?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Louisiana/New York — 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.