Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,166 in Utah. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 16% cheaper on rent than Utah, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $74,925 in Utah — about 3% higher in Utah. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
6.1%
+0.6 pp in Utah
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
4.50%
+0.0 pp in Nebraska
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,166
+18% in Utah
Median Home Value
$230,800
$495,700
+115% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$74,925
+3% in Utah
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
52.8°F
+1.7°F in Utah
Nebraska vs Utah — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska or Utah?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 16% below Utah's $1,166, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nebraska than in Utah?
- 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 Utah.
- Which has lower taxes, Nebraska or Utah?
- Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Nebraska/Utah — 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.