Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $984 in Nebraska versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Nebraska runs roughly 23% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $72,708 in Nebraska and $68,854 in Vermont — about 5% higher in Nebraska. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
6%
+0.5 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
8.75%
+4.2 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,275
+30% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$230,800
$400,200
+73% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$68,854
+5% in Nebraska
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
46.0°F
+5.1°F in Nebraska
Nebraska vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska or Vermont?
- Nebraska is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $984 runs about 23% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nebraska than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Nebraska or Vermont?
- Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Nebraska/Vermont — 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.