Nebraska vs New York
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
4%
+1.5 pp in Nebraska
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
10.90%
+6.4 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,705
+73% in New York
Median Home Value
$230,100
$751,700
+227% in New York
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$79,713
+10% in New York
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
55.0°F
+3.9°F in New York
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Nebraska/New York — 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.