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Moving from Louisiana to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

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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
Louisiana
88.2
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 2.1% higher overall price level
Housing index
Louisiana
63.1
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 19% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Louisiana
93.7
Nebraska
94.1
Utilities index (modeled)
Louisiana
98.2
Nebraska
98.5
Electricity rate
Louisiana
14.4 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 8.0% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.6
Nebraska
98.0
Median home value
Louisiana
$223,200
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 18% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Louisiana
$1,064/mo
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Nebraska is 3.6% more expensive 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
Louisiana
92°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 4.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Louisiana
41°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 66% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Louisiana
67°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 26% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Louisiana
216
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 1.9% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Louisiana
60 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 57% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Louisiana
59
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 1.7% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Louisiana
7
Nebraska
1
Nebraska has 86% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Louisiana
0 in
Nebraska
29 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Louisiana?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.6 for Louisiana, 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?

Louisiana tops out at 3% 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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