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Moving from Alaska to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Living now

Alaska

Capital: Juneau

Median household income $86,631 · winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days

Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

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Moving to

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
Alaska
102.4
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 12% lower overall price level
Housing index
Alaska
93.8
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 20% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Alaska
106.3
Nebraska
94.1
Nebraska has 11% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Alaska
100.4
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 1.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Alaska
27.4 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 51% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alaska
100.5
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 2.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Alaska
$376,500
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 30% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alaska
$1,444/mo
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Nebraska is 24% cheaper to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Alaska
65°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 35% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Alaska
8°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 75% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alaska
33°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 50% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alaska
142
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 55% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alaska
42 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 39% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Alaska
3
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 1833% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Alaska
2,769
Nebraska
1
Nebraska has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Alaska
85 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 66% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Alaska?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.2 for Alaska, 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?

Alaska tops out at 0% 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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