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Moving from Minnesota to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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
Minnesota
98.6
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 8.6% lower overall price level
Housing index
Minnesota
91.3
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Nebraska
97.5
Nebraska has 2.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.8
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 1.3% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 13% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 1.7% lower transportation
Median home value
Minnesota
$344,600
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 24% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Nebraska
$999/mo
Nebraska is 12% cheaper 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
Minnesota
82°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 7.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Minnesota
4°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 250% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Minnesota
42°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 16% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Minnesota
195
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 13% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Minnesota
29 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 14% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Minnesota
39
Nebraska
40
Nebraska has 2.6% higher AQI
Snow / year
Minnesota
46 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 37% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Minnesota?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 97.3 for Minnesota — 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?

Minnesota tops out at 9.85% 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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