Moving to Louisiana from Arkansas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Arkansas to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Arkansas to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 1.8% more expensive than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly $79,481 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Arkansas and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $79,481
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.1% less
Groceries
pay 14.1% more
Transportation
pay 10.4% more
Housing
pay 1.2% less
Childcare
pay 3.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4% more
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 Arkansas.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Arkansas 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
Arkansas 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
Arkansas generally does better on what about housing?, though Louisiana leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Arkansas 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
Louisiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Arkansas leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Arkansas generally does better on family life, though Louisiana leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
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 | Little Rock | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Little Rock | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| Feb | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) |
| Mar | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) |
| Apr | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) |
| May | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) |
| Jul | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Dec | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Arkansas?
On average Louisiana is around 6% pricier than Arkansas, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $19,870 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?
Arkansas generally does better on safety, though Louisiana leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to Arkansas?
Arkansas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Louisiana leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to Arkansas?
The average high temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Baton Rouge receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.
