State guide
Cost of living in Louisiana
3 Louisiana cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 2.5% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 10.0%.
Cities covered
3
Median rent
$1,204/mo
Median est. cost
$3,819/mo
State income tax
≈2.5%
Standouts in Louisiana
Cheapest
Shreveport, LA
$3,745/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Baton Rouge, LA
Fit 55
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Shreveport, LA
Safety 10
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Baton Rouge, LA
Jobs 47
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Shreveport, LA
231 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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