Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $817 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio 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 $51,707 in Ohio — about 3% 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
$854
$817
+4% in Louisiana
Median Home Value
$224,500
$215,300
+4% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$49,944
$51,707
+4% in Ohio
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.5°F
52.7°F
+15.8°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 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 Ohio?
- 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 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 3/3 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.