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Moving from Nebraska to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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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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Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

Indiana has an overall price level 93.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 3.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 1.7% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 0.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Indiana
99.0
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 36% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 0.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 7.4% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 6.8% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 3.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 57% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 5.9% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Indiana
186
Indiana has 15% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 68% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
40
Indiana
56
Indiana has 40% higher AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 31% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Nebraska?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (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. Indiana tops out at 2.95%.

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

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

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