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Moving from Nebraska to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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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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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

Kansas has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Kansas
90.1
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 5.3% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Kansas
97.5
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Kansas
98.5
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 17% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Kansas
98.0
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 9.3% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 14% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 50% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 11% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Kansas
217
Kansas has 1.4% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 24% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
40
Kansas
38
Kansas has 5.0% lower AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 45% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Nebraska?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (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. Kansas tops out at 5.58%.

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

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

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