Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $854 in Louisiana versus $984 in Nebraska. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 13% cheaper on rent than Nebraska, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $49,944 in Louisiana and $72,708 in Nebraska — about 31% 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
$854
$984
+15% in Nebraska
Median Home Value
$224,500
$230,800
+3% in Nebraska
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$49,944
$72,708
+46% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.5°F
51.1°F
+17.4°F in Louisiana
Louisiana vs Nebraska — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana or Nebraska?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $854 runs about 13% below Nebraska's $984, 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 $34,000 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 3/3 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.