Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,019 in Louisiana versus $984 in Nebraska. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 3% cheaper on rent than Louisiana, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,339 in Louisiana and $72,708 in Nebraska — about 24% higher in Nebraska. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 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
5%
5.5%
+0.5 pp in Nebraska
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
4.55%
+1.5 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$984
+3% in Louisiana
Median Home Value
$296,400
$230,100
+22% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$72,708
+31% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
51.1°F
+19.5°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Nebraska — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Nebraska?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 3% below Louisiana's $1,019, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Louisiana 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 Louisiana versus $39,000 in Nebraska.
- Which has lower taxes, Louisiana or Nebraska?
- Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 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 1/1 cities we track in Louisiana/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.