Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 33% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $49,944 in Louisiana and $68,854 in Vermont — about 27% higher in Vermont. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
6%
+1.0 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
8.75%
+5.8 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$854
$1,275
+49% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$224,500
$400,200
+78% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$49,944
$68,854
+38% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.5°F
46.0°F
+22.5°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Vermont?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $854 runs about 33% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Vermont?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Louisiana/Vermont — 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.