Louisiana
Moderate tax burden · COL index 91
Wins 8 categories
Alaska
Low tax burden · COL index 126
Wins 4 categories
Alaska has no state income tax. Louisiana's top rate is 3%. Cost of living in Alaska (index 126) runs 38% higher than Louisiana (index 91). Property taxes are meaningfully different: Alaska averages 1.04% annually vs Louisiana's 0.53%. The median home in Alaska costs $340K vs $215K in Louisiana.
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Do you get $1000 for living in Alaska?
Yes. The Permanent Dividend Fund pays out after you relocate. How much do you get paid to live in Alaska? The amount varies by year, but for 2025, the payment was $1,000 (it's expected to be higher in 2026).
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