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Moving from Hawaii to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Hawaii

Capital: Honolulu

Median household income $94,814 · winter low 65°F · 271 sunny days

Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated.

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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
Hawaii
110.0
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 18% lower overall price level
Housing index
Hawaii
125.3
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 40% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Hawaii
111.6
Nebraska
94.1
Nebraska has 16% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Hawaii
101.5
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 2.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Hawaii
46.6 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 72% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Hawaii
102.0
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 3.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Hawaii
$875,900
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 70% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Hawaii
$1,942/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
Hawaii
87°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Hawaii
65°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 78% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Hawaii
72°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 31% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Hawaii
271
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 19% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Hawaii
57 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 55% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Hawaii
11
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 427% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Hawaii
86
Nebraska
1
Nebraska has 99% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Hawaii
0 in
Nebraska
29 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Hawaii?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 113.2 for Hawaii, 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?

Hawaii tops out at 11% 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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