Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $984 in Nebraska. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 20% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $72,708 in Nebraska — about 5% higher in Nebraska. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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%
+0.5 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
4.55%
+4.5 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$984
+20% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$230,100
+28% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$72,708
+5% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
51.1°F
+20.7°F in Florida
Florida vs Nebraska — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Nebraska?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 20% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $39,000 in Nebraska.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Nebraska?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.