Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,019 in Louisiana versus $1,059 in Ohio. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 4% cheaper on rent than Ohio, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,339 in Louisiana and $65,327 in Ohio — about 15% higher in Ohio. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
5.75%
+0.8 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
2.75%
+0.3 pp in Louisiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$1,059
+4% in Ohio
Median Home Value
$296,400
$234,500
+21% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$65,327
+18% in Ohio
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
52.7°F
+17.9°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Ohio?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,019 runs about 4% below Ohio's $1,059, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in Ohio?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $41,000 a year in Louisiana versus $42,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Ohio?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Louisiana/Ohio — 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.