Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 14% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $77,415 in New Hampshire — about 6% higher in New Hampshire. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
None
+5.5 pp in Nebraska
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
None
+4.5 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,150
+17% in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
$230,800
$336,300
+46% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$77,415
+6% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
49.2°F
+1.9°F in Nebraska
Nebraska vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska or New Hampshire?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 14% below New Hampshire's $1,150, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nebraska than in New Hampshire?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $39,000 a year in Nebraska versus $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Nebraska or New Hampshire?
- Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Nebraska/New Hampshire — 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.