Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,019 in Louisiana versus $882 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 13% cheaper on rent than Louisiana, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,339 in Louisiana and $66,702 in Oklahoma — about 17% higher in Oklahoma. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
4.5%
+0.5 pp in Louisiana
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
4.50%
+1.5 pp in Oklahoma
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$882
+13% in Louisiana
Median Home Value
$296,400
$215,100
+27% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$66,702
+21% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
61.5°F
+9.1°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $882 runs about 13% below Louisiana's $1,019, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in Oklahoma?
- 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 $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Oklahoma?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Louisiana/Oklahoma — 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.