Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $764 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 11% cheaper on rent than Louisiana, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $49,944 in Louisiana and $69,171 in Wyoming — about 28% higher in Wyoming. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
4%
+1.0 pp in Louisiana
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
None
+3.0 pp in Louisiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$854
$764
+11% in Louisiana
Median Home Value
$224,500
$302,200
+35% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$49,944
$69,171
+38% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.5°F
45.4°F
+23.1°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $764 runs about 11% below Louisiana's $854, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana than in Wyoming?
- 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 $31,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Wyoming?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Louisiana/Wyoming — 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.