Nebraska vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
5.3%
+0.2 pp in Nebraska
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
5.75%
+1.2 pp in Virginia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,357
+38% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$230,100
$366,300
+59% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$90,685
+25% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
59.9°F
+8.8°F in Virginia
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Nebraska/Virginia — 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.