Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $904 in Arkansas versus $984 in Nebraska. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 8% cheaper on rent than Nebraska, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,583 in Arkansas and $72,708 in Nebraska — about 17% higher in Nebraska. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
5.5%
+1.0 pp in Arkansas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
4.55%
+0.6 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$904
$984
+9% in Nebraska
Median Home Value
$221,200
$230,800
+4% in Nebraska
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,583
$72,708
+20% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.7°F
51.1°F
+11.6°F in Arkansas
Arkansas vs Nebraska — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Nebraska?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $904 runs about 8% below Nebraska's $984, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Nebraska?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Arkansas versus $39,000 in Nebraska.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Nebraska?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Arkansas/Nebraska — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.