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Moving from District of Columbia to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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District of Columbia

Capital: Washington

Median household income $101,722 · winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days

Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban 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
District of Columbia
109.9
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 18% lower overall price level
Housing index
District of Columbia
155.0
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 51% lower housing costs
Groceries index
District of Columbia
106.5
Nebraska
94.1
Nebraska has 12% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
District of Columbia
101.5
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 2.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
District of Columbia
25.4 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 48% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
District of Columbia
102.0
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 3.9% lower transportation
Median home value
District of Columbia
$733,400
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 64% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
District of Columbia
$1,931/mo
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Nebraska is 43% 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
District of Columbia
88°F
Nebraska
88°F
Avg winter low
District of Columbia
28°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 50% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
District of Columbia
57°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
District of Columbia
197
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 12% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
District of Columbia
45 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 43% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
District of Columbia
41
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 41% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
District of Columbia
0
Nebraska
1
Snow / year
District of Columbia
11 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 164% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than District of Columbia?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 117.4 for District of Columbia, 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?

District of Columbia tops out at 10.75% 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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