Moving to Louisiana from Alaska
What to Expect
Considering a move from Alaska to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Alaska to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 16.8% cheaper than Alaska. A $75,000 salary in Alaska would need to be roughly $60,742 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baton Rouge averages 79°F vs 49°F in Juneau, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Alaska and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $60,742
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 25.9% less
Groceries
pay 23.9% less
Transportation
pay 8.9% less
Housing
pay 29.2% less
Childcare
pay 14.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to Alaska.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Alaska generally does better on safety, though Louisiana leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Alaska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Louisiana leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Louisiana performs significantly better than Alaska across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Alaska performs better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Alaska generally does better on employment & economy, though Louisiana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Alaska performs better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Juneau | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Juneau | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) |
| Apr | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) |
| May | 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) |
| Jul | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Dec | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C) | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Alaska?
On average Louisiana is about 19% less expensive than Alaska, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $15,186 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Louisiana safe?
Alaska generally does better on safety, though Louisiana leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to Alaska?
Alaska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Louisiana leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to Alaska?
The average high temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F, compared to 49°F in Juneau. Baton Rouge receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Juneau gets 92.2 in.
