Moving to Louisiana from Switzerland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Switzerland to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Switzerland to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 36.5% cheaper than Switzerland overall. A CHF62,000 salary in Switzerland would need to be roughly $47,800 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — New Orleans averages 77°F vs 55°F in Zurich, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 42.1% less
Groceries
pay 15.8% less
Transportation
pay 49.2% less
Housing
pay 31.5% less
Childcare
pay 56.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 39.7% 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.
What salary do you need in Louisiana?
What does your salary buy?
CHF62,000 → $47,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Louisiana cost about 31% less than cities in Switzerland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Switzerland to Louisiana.
people moved from Switzerland 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
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- 1,829,251
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to Switzerland.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Switzerland performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Switzerland 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
share of people below the poverty line
Switzerland generally does better on employment & economy, though Louisiana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Switzerland performs better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Louisiana vs Switzerland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Zurich | New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) | 65°/51°F (18°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 84°/70°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 89°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) | 71°/57°F (21°/14°C) |
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| Month | Zurich | New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) | 60°/46°F (15.6°/8.0°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) | 64°/50°F (17.9°/9.9°C) |
| Mar | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) | 71°/56°F (21.4°/13.3°C) |
| Apr | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) | 77°/63°F (25.2°/17.1°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.4°C) |
| Jul | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.5°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.7°C) |
| Sep | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.7°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) | 79°/66°F (25.9°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) | 71°/57°F (21.5°/13.7°C) |
| Dec | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.3°C) |
Data:
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Switzerland to Louisiana?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Switzerland
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 Switzerland?
On average Louisiana is about 36% less expensive than Switzerland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $11,950 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a CHF62,000 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 Switzerland and Louisiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to Switzerland?
Switzerland performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to Switzerland?
The average high temperature in New Orleans is 77°F, compared to 55°F in Zurich. New Orleans receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Zurich gets 42.8 in.
What language do they speak in Louisiana?
The official language in Louisiana is English. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
