Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,019 in Louisiana versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 13% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,339 in Louisiana and $67,043 in Texas — about 17% higher in Texas. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
6.25%
+1.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
None
+3.0 pp in Louisiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$1,170
+15% in Texas
Median Home Value
$296,400
$264,900
+11% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$67,043
+21% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
67.2°F
+3.4°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Texas?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,019 runs about 13% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in Texas?
- 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 $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Texas?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Louisiana/Texas — 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.