Nebraska vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
6.5%
+1.0 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$984
$1,858
+89% in Washington
Median Home Value
$230,100
$912,100
+296% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$72,708
$121,984
+68% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.1°F
53.5°F
+2.4°F in Washington
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Nebraska/Washington — 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.