re: Do you get more value in Texas than Louisiana (home-buyers)?

You're forgetting no state income tax, no private school tuition, lower homeowners insurance. I pay almost $4k a year for homeowners in Nola. My buddy's property tax is way more than my property tax, but he still comes out ahead b/c his hohomeowners is like $1k. Plus he wont have to spend $7k+ a year on Catholic or privates for a decent education.