Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 21% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $49,944 in Louisiana and $71,900 in Oregon — about 31% higher in Oregon. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
None
+5.0 pp in Louisiana
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
9.90%
+6.9 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$854
$1,080
+26% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$224,500
$435,400
+94% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$49,944
$71,900
+44% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.5°F
53.0°F
+15.5°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Oregon?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $854 runs about 21% below Oregon's $1,080, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in Oregon?
- 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 $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Oregon?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Louisiana/Oregon — 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.