State guide
Cost of living in Nebraska
2 Nebraska cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.0% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.0%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,255/mo
Median est. cost
$3,573/mo
State income tax
≈4.0%
Standouts in Nebraska
Cheapest
Lincoln, NE
$3,462/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Omaha, NE
Fit 78
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Lincoln, NE
Safety 64
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Omaha, NE
Jobs 90
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Lincoln, NE
236 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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