Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $984 in Nebraska. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 4% cheaper on rent than Delaware, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $72,708 in Nebraska — about 24% higher in Nebraska. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no 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
None
5.5%
+5.5 pp in Nebraska
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
4.55%
+2.0 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$984
+4% in Delaware
Median Home Value
$224,500
$230,800
+3% in Nebraska
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$72,708
+32% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
51.1°F
+3.8°F in Delaware
Delaware vs Nebraska — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Nebraska?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 4% below Delaware's $1,024, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware 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 $41,000 a year in Delaware versus $39,000 in Nebraska.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Nebraska?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no 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 Delaware/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.