Moving to Louisiana from Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mexico to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mexico to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 87.3% more expensive than Mexico overall. A MX$1,310,130 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly $102,495 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mexico and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,310,130 → $102,495
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 58.0% more
Groceries
pay 46.7% more
Transportation
pay 5.3% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 3.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 78.7% 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 Mexico to Louisiana.
people moved from Mexico to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
-
1.10,853,105
Mexico
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to Mexico.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Mexico performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Louisiana performs significantly better than Mexico 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Louisiana performs significantly better than Mexico 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 | Mexico City | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
On average Louisiana is around 37% pricier than Mexico, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $25,624 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a MX$1,310,130 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 Mexico and Louisiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to Mexico?
Mexico performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Baton Rouge receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Louisiana?
The official language in Louisiana is English. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
