Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,181 in Nevada. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 17% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $70,723 in Nevada — about 3% higher in Nebraska. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
6.85%
+1.3 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
None
+4.5 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,181
+20% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$230,100
$395,300
+72% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$70,723
+3% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
68.4°F
+17.3°F in Nevada
Nebraska vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska or Nevada?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 17% below Nevada's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nebraska than in Nevada?
- 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 $47,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Nebraska or Nevada?
- Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Nebraska/Nevada — 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.