Best Cities for Remote Workers in Louisiana
Louisiana ranks #47 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 32.3. Prairieville is its best city for remote workers at 58.4.
- Louisiana, all states
- #47 of 50
- Population
- 35,238
What Remote Workers Should Know About Louisiana
Louisiana ranks #47 out of 50 for remote workers — a state where remote workers may face some headwinds. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. On that front, Louisiana's cost-of-living index of 88.2 is well below the national average — a remote worker earning a coastal salary here gains significant purchasing power.
The moderate work-from-home rate of 8% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband subscriptions reach 90.5% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas.
Taxes are moderate at 8.94% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 89/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $217,039, putting homeownership well within reach.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Prairieville | B | 58.4 | 58.2 | 74 | 61 | 35,238 |
| 2Central | C+ | 55.4 | 54.8 | 75 | 62 | 29,783 |
| 3Kenner | C | 53.1 | 51.0 | 77 | 49 | 64,904 |
| 4Slidell | C | 50.9 | 50.0 | 76 | 46 | 28,561 |
| 5Bossier City | D | 50.9 | 46.5 | 85 | 43 | 62,901 |
| 6Houma | D | 50.5 | 48.4 | 85 | 46 | 32,392 |
| 7New Orleans | D | 48.5 | 48.0 | 74 | 40 | 371,853 |
| 8Lake Charles | D | 48.1 | 47.7 | 84 | 42 | 81,143 |
| 9Alexandria | F | 48.1 | 38.6 | 87 | 41 | 44,060 |
| 10Metairie | D | 47.9 | 46.7 | 74 | 33 | 139,729 |
| 11Shreveport | F | 47.9 | 40.2 | 87 | 38 | 180,982 |
| 12Laplace | D | 47.6 | 44.1 | 77 | 30 | 28,343 |
| 13Lafayette | D | 47.5 | 45.2 | 81 | 48 | 121,715 |
| 14Baton Rouge | D | 46.4 | 43.3 | 80 | 38 | 222,771 |
| 15Ruston | D | 45.8 | 43.6 | 89 | 0 | 22,284 |
| 16Monroe | F | 43.9 | 35.9 | 88 | 27 | 47,004 |
| 17Terrytown | F | 40.9 | 36.0 | 79 | 15 | 24,726 |
| 18Chalmette | F | 40.8 | 40.0 | 80 | 17 | 22,616 |
| 19New Iberia | F | 38.7 | 36.8 | 91 | 34 | 27,571 |
| 20Marrero | F | 37.8 | 32.0 | 82 | 6 | 32,540 |
City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.
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Also See: Louisiana for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Louisiana a good state for remote workers?
Louisiana ranks #47 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 32.3/100. Its strongest relevant category is Affordability (89/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (10/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Louisiana?
Prairieville ranks #1 in Louisiana for remote workers with a score of 58.4/100, followed by Central and Kenner.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Louisiana?
Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.