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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Tennessee to Louisiana

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Tennessee to Louisiana move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Tennessee

Population6.9M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$330,000
Avg Rent$1,300/mo
Property Tax Rate0.71%
DESTINATION

Moving to Louisiana

Population4.7M
State Income Tax1.85%-4.25%
Avg Home Price$210,000
Avg Rent$1,050/mo
Property Tax Rate0.55%

Why Are People Moving from Tennessee to Louisiana?

The migration corridor between Tennessee and Louisiana is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Tax Savings: Tennessee has no state income tax, compared to 1.85%-4.25% in Louisiana. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. The average home price in Louisiana is $120,000 less than Tennessee, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Louisiana average 50°F, compared to 38°F in Tennessee.

Jobs & Industry: Louisiana's key industries include Oil & Gas, Tourism, Petrochemicals, which attract professionals from Tennessee's Healthcare and Music Industry sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

530 mi
8h drive
New Orleans, LA
Nashville, TN
via I-59 North / I-65 North
467 mi
8.5h drive
Memphis, TN
New Orleans, LA
via I-35 South
711 mi
12.9h drive
Knoxville, TN
New Orleans, LA
via I-95 South / I-40 West
583 mi
10.6h drive
Chattanooga, TN
New Orleans, LA
via I-65 South / I-40 West

Cities in Tennessee

Nashville

Population689K
Median Home Price$420,000

Memphis

Population633K
Median Home Price$165,000

Knoxville

Population191K
Median Home Price$265,000

Chattanooga

Population181K
Median Home Price$275,000

Cities in Louisiana

New Orleans

Population384K
Median Home Price$250,000

Other Major Cities

Baton Rouge
Lafayette
Shreveport

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 573 miles between Tennessee and Louisiana:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,087
3–4 BR Home
$2,688

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Tennessee → Louisiana Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Louisiana driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Louisiana within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Louisiana after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Louisiana vehicle inspection requirement: Required annually.

Things to Know About Louisiana

  • • Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties
  • • Napoleonic Code influences the legal system
  • • Flood insurance is strongly recommended in many areas

What's Different: Tennessee vs Louisiana

Taxes

Tennessee Income Tax:None
Louisiana Income Tax:1.85%-4.25%
Tennessee Property Tax:0.71%
Louisiana Property Tax:0.55%

Weather

Tennessee Summer Avg:89°F
Louisiana Summer Avg:92°F
Tennessee Winter Avg:38°F
Louisiana Winter Avg:50°F

Cost of Living

Tennessee COL Index:91
Louisiana COL Index:94
Tennessee Avg Home Price:$330,000
Louisiana Avg Home Price:$210,000
Tennessee Avg Rent:$1,300/mo
Louisiana Avg Rent:$1,050/mo

Ready to make the move to Louisiana?

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