Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 16% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $67,043 in Texas — about 8% higher in Nebraska. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
6.25%
+0.8 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
None
+4.5 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,170
+19% in Texas
Median Home Value
$230,100
$264,900
+15% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$67,043
+8% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
67.2°F
+16.1°F in Texas
Nebraska vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska or Texas?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 16% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nebraska than in Texas?
- 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 Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Nebraska or Texas?
- Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Nebraska/Texas — 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.