Louisiana vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
6.25%
+1.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
None
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
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.