Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,059 in Ohio. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 7% cheaper on rent than Ohio, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $65,327 in Ohio — about 10% higher in Nebraska. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
5.75%
+0.3 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
2.75%
+1.8 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,059
+8% in Ohio
Median Home Value
$230,100
$234,500
+2% in Ohio
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$65,327
+10% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
52.7°F
+1.6°F in Ohio
Nebraska vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska or Ohio?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 7% below Ohio's $1,059, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nebraska than in Ohio?
- 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 $42,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Nebraska or Ohio?
- Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Nebraska/Ohio — 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.