Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 18% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $78,448 in Nevada — about 7% higher in 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.
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
$1,206
+23% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$230,800
$465,000
+101% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$78,448
+8% in Nevada
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 18% below Nevada's $1,206, 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 $48,000 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 3/3 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.