Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $984 in Nebraska. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 7% cheaper on rent than Nebraska, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $72,708 in Nebraska — about 22% higher in Nebraska. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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
4%
5.5%
+1.5 pp in Nebraska
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
4.55%
+0.6 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$984
+7% in Nebraska
Median Home Value
$182,300
$230,800
+27% in Nebraska
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$72,708
+28% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
51.1°F
+14.1°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Nebraska — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Nebraska?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 7% below Nebraska's $984, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $39,000 in Nebraska.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Nebraska?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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 3/3 cities we track in Georgia/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.