Moving to Louisiana from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 13.8% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $55,720 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baton Rouge averages 79°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $55,720
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.2% less
Groceries
pay 7.3% less
Transportation
pay 15.6% less
Housing
pay 17.1% less
Childcare
pay 25.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.5% 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.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to United States.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United States performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States 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
United States performs better than Louisiana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States 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 | Washington | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than United States?
On average Louisiana is about 26% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $13,930 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a $75,000 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 United States and Louisiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to United States?
United States performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Baton Rouge receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Louisiana?
Both United States and Louisiana share the same official language: English.
