Louisiana vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
7%
+2.0 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$1,142
+12% in Tennessee
Median Home Value
$296,400
$270,100
+9% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$63,204
+14% in Tennessee
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
61.3°F
+9.3°F in Louisiana
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Louisiana/Tennessee — 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.