Moving to Louisiana from Italy
What to Expect
Considering a move from Italy to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Italy to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 21.3% more expensive than Italy overall. A €65,374 salary in Italy would need to be roughly $73,268 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baton Rouge averages 79°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $73,268
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3% less
Groceries
pay 22.8% more
Transportation
pay 23.8% less
Housing
pay 58.5% more
Childcare
pay 84.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.3% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Italy to Louisiana.
people moved from Italy to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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Italy
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to Italy.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Italy performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Louisiana performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Louisiana performs significantly better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Italy performs better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Italy passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Italy
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Italy?
Louisiana and Italy are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $18,317 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Louisiana?
From major Louisiana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Italy and Louisiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to Italy?
Italy performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Baton Rouge receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Louisiana?
The official language in Louisiana is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
