Top 10 Parishes in Louisiana Where Sales Taxes Hit the Hardest

(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - Prices seem to be climbing everywhere these days. From vehicles and groceries to utility bills, car insurance, and health insurance, costs are steadily rising, making it harder for many to stay ahead.

In a recent survey, most respondents shared that they're struggling to make ends meet each month as these expenses continue to climb. Groceries and utility bills emerged as the biggest burdens, with many pointing out that stagnant wages and salaries only add to the financial strain. Families across the region are feeling the pinch, navigating tighter budgets and tough choices as the cost of living increases.1010

So how much is the sales tax in Louisiana? Louisiana has a state sales tax of 4.45%, but Louisiana allows local governments to collect a local option sales tax. So combine the Louisiana state tax and what each local Parish government is collecting and that is how you get these numbers below.

We found a list of all 65 Parishes in Louisiana and the Parish-wide level sales tax in each Parish. You would think Parishes with big cities like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Shreveport would have a higher sales tax but that is not the case according to this.

Here are the Top 10 Louisiana Parishes with the highest sales taxes

#10 -- Sabine --- 11.075 %

#9 -- Jefferson  --- 11.2 %

#8 -- Union Parish --- 11.45 %

#7 -- East Carroll Parish --- 11.45 %

#6 -- East Baton Rouge Parish --- 11.95 %

#5 -- Webster Parish --- 11.95 %

#4 -- Natchitoches Parish --- 11.95 %

#3 -- St. Landry Parish --- 12 %

#2 -- Lincoln Parish --- 12.2 %

#1 -- Ouachita Parish --- 12.95 %

If you were wondering, Calcasieu Parish is 10.2 %

These numbers are according to Salestaxhandbook.com.