Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,073 in Maryland versus $984 in Nebraska. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 8% cheaper on rent than Maryland, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $59,623 in Maryland and $72,708 in Nebraska — about 18% higher in Nebraska. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% 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 Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
4.55%
+2.0 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,073
$984
+8% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$219,300
$230,100
+5% in Nebraska
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,623
$72,708
+22% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.4°F
51.1°F
+10.3°F in Maryland
Maryland vs Nebraska — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Nebraska?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 8% below Maryland's $1,073, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Maryland 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 $43,000 a year in Maryland versus $39,000 in Nebraska.
- Which has lower taxes, Maryland or Nebraska?
- Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% 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 1/1 cities we track in Maryland/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.