Ohio to Louisiana Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Ohio to Louisiana

ConsOhio

• Harsh winters
• High state taxes
• Limited outdoor activities
• Rust Belt economy

ProsLouisiana

• Mild winters
• Low state taxes
• Vibrant outdoor culture
• Growing tech industry

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Louisiana

• Fewer top universities
• Limited public services
• Fewer cultural options
• High humidity

Ohio

• Great universities
• Robust public services
• Diverse cultural events
• Low humidity

Pros of moving from Ohio to Louisiana

• Say goodbye to harsh winters and hello to mild winters
• Look forward to moving away from high state taxes and moving to Louisiana with low state taxes
• Swap the limited outdoor activities of Ohio for a vibrant outdoor culture in Louisiana
• Get ready for a growing tech industry in Louisiana

Cons of moving from Ohio to Louisiana

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from great universities in Ohio to live with fewer top universities in Louisiana
• You'll lose out on the pro of robust public services and have to settle for the con of limited public services
• Time to bid farewell to diverse cultural events and get used to fewer cultural options in Louisiana
• Swap low humidity for high humidity

Ohio vs. Louisiana: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Ohio to Louisiana, you will be trading the iconic Buckeye Candy of Ohio for the equally delicious Gumbo of Louisiana. And while the locals in Ohio rave about their flavorful Cincinnati Chili and sumptuous Polish Boy, Louisiana residents know they have tasty Jambalaya and Po' Boy to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegan Chili they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Okra Gumbo (vegan) of Louisiana. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Ohio eateries like Skyline Chili, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, and Melt Bar and Grilled. After the boxes are unpacked in Louisiana, don't wait too long before making your way to Louisiana's acclaimed eateries like Commander's Palace, Café du Monde, and Emeril's New Orleans.

When comparing lifestyles, Louisiana shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Ohio. Food truck fans will discover a similar selection in Louisiana, compared to what you are used to in Ohio. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Louisiana.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Ohio and Louisiana

• The Colonial and Craftsman architecture that Ohio is known for will be replaced with the French Colonial and Creole architecture typical of Louisiana.
• Compared to Ohio's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious backyards and finished basements, Louisiana real estate listings often highlight features like live oak trees and proximity to water.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Louisiana is more walkable than Ohio.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Louisiana is more bike-friendly than Ohio.
• Louisiana has more of an urban feel than Ohio.
• Louisiana housing costs are 11% less expensive than they are in Ohio, with a median home price of $199,091 compared to Ohio’s $223,135.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Louisiana have increased by 13% compared to a 49% increase in Ohio.
• Rent in Louisiana is 9.08% more affordable than in Ohio.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Ohio and Louisiana

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Ohio to Louisiana. Louisiana gets 21% more sunshine days than Ohio.
• Louisiana has higher humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Ohio.
• Say goodbye to the possible snowstorms and tornadoes in Ohio, but be on the lookout for potential hurricanes and floods in Louisiana.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Louisiana is 6 degrees warmer than in Ohio.
• The average winter lows are 20 degrees warmer than they are in Ohio.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Louisiana. Louisiana receives 21 more inches of rain compared to Ohio.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Ohio and Louisiana

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Louisiana tend to earn about 16% less than in Ohio
• The COLI in Louisiana will be 3% higher than what you are used to living in Ohio
• The state income tax in LA is 1.85% - 4.25% compared to 0.495% - 4.797% in OH
• The affluence in Louisiana is modest compared to moderate in Ohio
• The poverty level is high in Louisiana compared to moderate in Ohio
• In terms of homelessness, it is stable in Ohio and rising in Louisiana

Political and Religious Climate in Ohio vs. Louisiana

• Ohio tends to lean swing state in its political climate
• Louisiana, on the other hand, is often described as leaning Republican
• Louisiana's religious environment can be described as a Christian majority with a strong Catholic presence
• Ohio's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as a Christian majority with significant Catholic and Protestant populations

Education Guide When Moving from Ohio to Louisiana

How Much Do Ohio to Louisiana Movers Cost?

Moving 1,011 miles from Ohio to Louisiana will typically cost between $2,500 and $6,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.