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Moving from Mississippi to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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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
Mississippi
87.0
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 3.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Mississippi
56.5
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 33% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Mississippi
96.2
Nebraska
94.1
Nebraska has 2.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Mississippi
98.0
Nebraska
98.5
Electricity rate
Mississippi
16.8 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 21% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Mississippi
97.4
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 0.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Mississippi
$186,500
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 41% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Mississippi
$990/mo
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Nebraska is 11% 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
Mississippi
92°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 4.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Mississippi
36°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 61% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Mississippi
64°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 23% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Mississippi
213
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 3.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Mississippi
58 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 56% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Mississippi
42
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 38% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Mississippi
1
Nebraska
1
Snow / year
29 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Mississippi?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 86.4 for Mississippi, 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?

Mississippi tops out at 4% 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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