← All comparisons
Michigan vs Nebraska: taxes, cost of living, laws
Michigan
Moderate tax burden · COL index 88
Wins 7 categories
VS
Nebraska
High tax burden · COL index 91
Wins 7 categories
Taxes
4.25%
Income Tax (top rate)
3.99%
1.32%/yr
Property Tax Rate
1.44%/yr
6%
Sales Tax (avg)
6.94%
No
Social Security Tax
Yes
Yes
Estate Tax
Yes
As income
Capital Gains Tax
As income
Housing & Cost of Living
88
COL Index (100=avg)
91
$250K
Median Home Price
$265K
$1,150/mo
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
$1,150/mo
$1K/yr
Home Insurance (avg/yr)
$2K/yr
Crime & Safety
445
Violent Crime / 100K
311
1,670
Property Crime / 100K
1,956
405
Sex Offenders / 100K
280
96
Homeless / 100K
136
Healthcare
#25 of 50
Healthcare Quality Rank
#26 of 50
75.7 yrs
Life Expectancy
78.6 yrs
5.9%
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Yes
Medicaid Expansion
Yes
Education
#38 of 50
K-12 Quality Rank
#18 of 50
No
School Choice / Vouchers
Yes
Childcare
$1,300/mo
Avg Infant Care / mo
$1,000/mo
Utilities & Daily Costs
$140/mo
Avg Energy Bill / mo
$125/mo
$460/mo
Avg Groceries / mo
$460/mo
#47 of 50
Road Quality Rank
#5 of 50
Social Policy
C+
Gun Laws Grade
F
R+2.0
2024 Presidential Margin
R+19.0
Category wins
7
Michigan
7
Nebraska
Run the full slider tool to score these states against your specific income, home value, retirement, and lifestyle priorities.
Score For My Profile →People Also Ask
Is moving to Michigan a good idea?
What are the pros and cons of living in Nebraska?
What is the minimum income needed to live comfortably in Michigan?
Is Nebraska close to Michigan?