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Moving from Nebraska to Arkansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of 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.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

Arkansas has an overall price level 86.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Arkansas
86.9
Arkansas has 3.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Arkansas
58.2
Arkansas has 23% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Arkansas
96.7
Arkansas has 0.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Arkansas
98.0
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Arkansas has 4.0% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Arkansas
97.4
Arkansas has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Arkansas
$215,600
Arkansas is 18% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Arkansas
$794/mo
Arkansas is 21% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Arkansas
92°F
Arkansas is 4.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Arkansas
30°F
Arkansas is 114% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Arkansas
61°F
Arkansas is 23% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Arkansas
217
Arkansas has 1.4% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Arkansas
51 in
Arkansas is 102% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nebraska
40
Arkansas
42
Arkansas has 5.0% higher AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Arkansas
3 in
Arkansas is 90% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Nebraska?

Arkansas's overall price level is roughly 87.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.3 for Nebraska — 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?

Nebraska tops out at 4.55% income tax. Arkansas tops out at 3.9%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Arkansas?

Most Arkansas residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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