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Moving from Arkansas to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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
Arkansas
86.9
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 3.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 29% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Nebraska
97.5
Nebraska has 0.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Nebraska
98.5
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 3.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 0.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 22% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Nebraska
$999/mo
Nebraska is 26% 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
Arkansas
92°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 4.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 53% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 19% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 1.4% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 51% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arkansas
42
Nebraska
40
Nebraska has 4.8% lower AQI
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 867% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Arkansas?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — 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?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% 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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