Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $71,900 in Oregon — about 1% higher in Nebraska. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
None
+5.5 pp in Nebraska
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
9.90%
+5.4 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,080
+10% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$230,800
$435,400
+89% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$71,900
+1% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
53.0°F
+1.9°F in Oregon
Nebraska vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska or Oregon?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 9% below Oregon's $1,080, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nebraska than in Oregon?
- 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 $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Nebraska or Oregon?
- Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Nebraska/Oregon — 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.