Louisiana vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
6.5%
+1.5 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$1,858
+82% in Washington
Median Home Value
$296,400
$912,100
+208% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$121,984
+120% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
53.5°F
+17.1°F in Louisiana
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Louisiana/Washington — 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.