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Moving from Alabama to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Living now

Alabama

Capital: Montgomery

Median household income $59,674 · winter low 35°F · 213 sunny days

Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace.

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Nebraska

Capital: Lincoln

Median household income $71,722 · winter low 14°F · 220 sunny days

Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

Nebraska has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alabama
88.8
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 1.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
Alabama
61.8
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 22% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alabama
97.2
Nebraska
97.5
Utilities index (modeled)
Alabama
98.3
Nebraska
98.5
Electricity rate
Alabama
17.2 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 24% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alabama
97.8
Nebraska
98.0
Median home value
Alabama
$233,300
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 13% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alabama
$889/mo
Nebraska
$999/mo
Nebraska is 12% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 14°F · 220 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alabama
91°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 3.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Alabama
35°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 60% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alabama
63°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 22% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alabama
213
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 3.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alabama
56 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 54% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Alabama
42
Nebraska
40
Nebraska has 4.8% lower AQI
Snow / year
Alabama
1 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 2800% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Alabama?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.9 for Alabama — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alabama tops out at 5% income tax. Nebraska tops out at 4.55%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Nebraska?

Most Nebraska residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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