Moving to Alaska from Louisiana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Louisiana to Alaska — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Louisiana to Alaska, you would find that Alaska is 27.5% more expensive than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly $92,605 in Alaska to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Juneau averages 49°F vs 79°F in Baton Rouge, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Louisiana to Alaska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $92,605
To maintain the same standard of living in Alaska
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 36.8% more
Groceries
pay 35.3% more
Transportation
pay 17.3% more
Housing
pay 45.1% more
Childcare
pay 12.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.5% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Louisiana to Alaska.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Louisiana generally does better on safety, though Alaska leads in property 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 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 significantly 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 significantly 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 | Baton Rouge | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Alaska than Louisiana?
No — Alaska is on average about 23% more expensive than Louisiana. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Alaska?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $23,151 in Alaska on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Alaska safe?
Louisiana generally does better on safety, though Alaska leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Alaska compared to Louisiana?
Alaska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Louisiana leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Alaska compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Juneau is 49°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Juneau receives around 92.2 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
