Compare cities in Louisiana
Compare 7 metro profiles in Louisiana, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
Louisiana metros to compare
- #1
New Orleans, LA
Cost/climate 67, Work 82, Daily life 54, Community 47. ACS rent $1,151/mo; safety 26/100.
- #2
Shreveport, LA
Cost/climate 80, Work 76, Daily life 42, Community 40. ACS rent $956/mo; safety 31/100.
- #3
Lake Charles, LA
Cost/climate 71, Work 76, Daily life 46, Community 39. ACS rent $1,025/mo; safety 31/100.
- #4
Monroe, LA
Cost/climate 81, Work 75, Daily life 30, Community 41. ACS rent $859/mo; safety 31/100.
- #5
Baton Rouge, LA
Cost/climate 69, Work 70, Daily life 35, Community 45. ACS rent $1,072/mo; safety 26/100.
- #6
Lafayette, LA
Cost/climate 74, Work 73, Daily life 35, Community 35. ACS rent $918/mo; safety 31/100.
- #7
Houma, LA
Cost/climate 75, Work 72, Daily life 28, Community 32. ACS rent $927/mo; safety 31/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in Louisiana: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | Social Security benefits are exempt from Louisiana income tax. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Mixed by account type | Federal and Louisiana public pensions are exempt; private/other retirement exemption of $12,000 per person for taxpayers 65+ (raised from $6,000 for 2025, CPI-indexed from 2026); flat 3% rate from 2025. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Special assessment level (value freeze) for income-qualified homeowners 65+. |
| Estate tax | No | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the Louisiana revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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