New Orleans, LA variant. This is a New Orleans, LA-specific version of the Income Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Income Tax Calculator.
Income tax in New Orleans combines federal, LA state, and no city income tax.
Layers of income tax in New Orleans
New Orleans levies no local income tax, so your bill is federal + LA state only.
Combine all layers to find your true marginal rate on the next dollar earned.
About New Orleans, LA
New Orleans applies Louisiana state income tax along with notably high combined state and local sales taxes.
New Orleans offers moderate home prices for a major Southern city.
New Orleans is known for its tourism, port, and rich cultural economy, with a cost of living close to the national average.
Worked example: local tax on $51,116
No city income tax applies in New Orleans; only LA state and federal tax do.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $270,000
- Median rent: $1,650/mo
- Median household income: $51,116
- Local sales tax: 9.45%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.55%
- Cost of living index: 96 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New Orleans have a local income tax?
No local income tax in New Orleans.
What taxes apply to New Orleans residents?
Federal, LA state.