Closing costs in Louisiana

According to data from ClosingCorp, the average closing cost in Louisiana is $3,827.04 after taxes, or approximately 1.28% to 1.91% of the final home sale price.

Closing cost stats in Louisiana

Across the state, the average home sells for between $200,000 and $300,000. If you buy a property in that range, expect to pay between $2,551.36 and $5,740.56 in closing costs after taxes.

Data	Value
Average home sale price	$200,000 to $300,000
Average total closing cost	$3,827.04
Expected closing cost range	$2,551.36 to $5,740.56
Percentage of closing cost to home sale price	1.28% to 1.91%

Remember, these averages are based on sample data. Your closing costs may vary based on your lender, the size of your loan and whether or not you're paying in cash.

How much does tax affect the closing cost?

Buyers and sellers in Louisiana pay an average of $325 in tax combined for the closing. This accounts for 8.49% of the total average closing cost in Louisiana.

	Value
Average tax paid	$325
Percentage of total closing cost	8.49%

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How do closing costs in Louisiana compare nationally?

The closing costs for buying a home in Louisiana are below the national average after accounting for taxes. It’s 24th
in our rankings which rates states from lowest to highest closing cost.

	Average total closing cost in Louisiana	Ranking*
Before taxes	$3,502.04	21
After taxes	$3,827.04	24

*Ranked from lowest to highest of the 50 states plus Washington DC

Bottom line

Closing costs are inevitable when you're buying or selling a property. The exact amount will vary depending on where the property is located in Louisiana.

To save on your home loan, consider comparing the fees and rates of top lenders before signing.