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Moving from Delaware to Louisiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital. vs. Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

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Living now

Delaware

Capital: Dover

Median household income $79,325 · winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days

No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

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Moving to

Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

Louisiana has an overall price level 88.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Delaware
99.8
Louisiana
88.2
Louisiana has 12% lower overall price level
Housing index
Delaware
102.0
Louisiana
63.1
Louisiana has 38% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Delaware
96.2
Louisiana
93.7
Louisiana has 2.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Louisiana
98.2
Louisiana has 1.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Delaware
18.8 ¢/kWh
Louisiana
14.4 ¢/kWh
Louisiana has 23% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Louisiana
97.6
Louisiana has 2.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Delaware
$371,600
Louisiana
$223,200
Louisiana is 40% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Delaware
$1,530/mo
Louisiana
$1,064/mo
Louisiana is 30% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Delaware
86°F
Louisiana
92°F
Louisiana is 7.0% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Delaware
26°F
Louisiana
41°F
Louisiana is 58% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Delaware
56°F
Louisiana
67°F
Louisiana is 20% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Delaware
205
Louisiana
216
Louisiana has 5.4% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Delaware
46 in
Louisiana
60 in
Louisiana is 30% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Delaware
42
Louisiana
59
Louisiana has 40% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Delaware
0
Louisiana
7
Snow / year
Delaware
13 in
Louisiana
0 in
Louisiana is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Delaware?

Louisiana's overall price level is roughly 90.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Delaware, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Delaware tops out at 6.6% income tax. Louisiana tops out at 3%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Louisiana?

Most Louisiana residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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