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Nebraska cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Nebraska has a cost-of-living index of 91.3 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $45,650, median household income of $76,376, combined average sales tax about 6.93%, and regular gas about $3.731/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index91.3100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$45,650
Median HH income$76,376
Sales tax (comb.)6.93%
Gas (87 octane)$3.731/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityOmaha (483,335)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Graduated/flat hybrid up to 4.55%

Sales tax: 5.5% state (combined avg. ~6.93%)

Major industries: Agriculture (corn, beef), manufacturing, finance/insurance, logistics

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~87°F (July, Omaha area) · Winter low ~13°F (January)

Culture (context)

Henry Doorly Zoo / Durham Museum

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FAQ

What is Nebraska's cost of living index?

Nebraska's cost-of-living index is 91.3 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Nebraska?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $45,650 for Nebraska.

What is median household income in Nebraska?

Median household income in Nebraska is $76,376 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Nebraska?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Nebraska is 6.93%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Nebraska have a state income tax?

State income tax in Nebraska: Graduated/flat hybrid up to 4.55%.

What was regular gas in Nebraska in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.731 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.